Safe Positive Schools
Anti-bullying
The Bishop James Mahoney High School Code of Conduct - created by students, staff and parents - defines the values and vision of the school community in which all relationships are conducted in a respectful and dignified manner. In our school, each person has the right and responsibility to contribute to a safe, positive learning environment. It is with this vision the issue of bullying will be dealt with.
The following definition of bullying will be used: Bullying behaviors are negative, hurtful acts that are intentional and repetitive. These behaviors involve a misuse of power to cause physical, verbal or indirect abuse of another person. Bullying can come in many forms. It can look like (but is not limited to):
–arguing
–punching and kicking
–silent treatment
–beating
–cyber bullying
–slapping and hitting
–exclusion
–taking things
–shoving and poking
–gossiping
–taunting
–withdrawing
–name calling
