Safe Positive Schools

Anti-bullying

At St. Augustine School, we treat occurrences of bullying seriously. Bullying can take on so many different forms: emotional, physical and verbal. Use of social media has made our children even more vulnerable through cyber bullying. The staff of the school is aware of the seriousness of bullying and will work hard to resolve serious bullying issues, taking whatever steps the situation requires. In all cases of students misbehavior identified as bullying, parents will be contacted and advised as to what procedures are being followed. It is not unusual for students, as well as adults, to have relationship problems from time to time, but the school should be notified if there is an on-going problem.

St. Augustine School believes the best way to present bullying is to have students actively engaged in positive school activities. The school also works to educated students regarding this issue. Students are taught strategies and problem-solving techniques through the Second Step Program and the Fourth R program. We also have an Anti-Bullying Policy that is reviewed every 2 years, to make sure it meets the needs of the students. We also support the students with faith-based assemblies, anti-bullying projects, speakers and Face-to-Face awakening retreats, which contribute greatly to the reduction of bullying behaviours. By working together with parents and community members, we believe we can maintain the culture of respect and tolerance established at St. Augustine School, and expected from each student in our care.