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BULLYING IN SCHOOLS

17 to 21 November is National Ban Bullying Week. What are you doing to celebrate this important event? We are pleased to announce the winners of our 'Children's Design a Poster Competition'. See below for details.

"Bullying hurts" said a child from Manor Farm School, Farnborough. Hampshire. How very true?

We are the only National Bullying Helpline (Charity) in the UK that addresses bullying in all corners of society.

Are you being bullied at School? Are you worried about your child? There are many reasons why kids bully other kids. A bully may be struggling with personal problems at home. The bullying behaviour may be the only way they know how to deal with a difficult situation in their personal life, such as parents divorcing, a death of a relative, abuse or humiliation of some sort in their life. This does not mean that bullying behaviour is OK.

Bullies pick on others to make life better from themselves. How sad is that? Sometimes, a bully will pick on someone because they are jealous or because they think that they will be seen as ‘bigger and tougher' and it boosts their sad ego. For the bully, behaving in a bullying manner is seen as a way to win friends – but this is a myth and certainly a big mistake !

If we all pull together and associate ourselves with ‘like minded' people, we will eventually ‘tear away' the bullies. Bullies are tearaway's! The bullies need to know that their behaviour is not very clever. Help them to change. Give them encouragement to change. Bullies should not be allowed to get away with bullying other kids.

We can help you do this.

• We will help you to understand what bullying is.
• What to do if you are being bullied.
• What signs to look for.
• How you can help others who are victims of bullying.
• What steps you can take to ‘tear away' the bullies, and
• How you can join in with the November ‘National Ban Bullying Week.

If you are a parent and your child is being bullied, call us today. We can help you too.

C.R.I. : CONFRONT. RECORD. INFORM.

If you believe you are being bullied, it's Cool to CRI

1. Confront the Bully. Tell the Bully to stop. Tell the Bully how you feel. Remember, Bullies bully because they can – so don't let them.
2. Record the Bullying. Keep a log of the Bullying. Start a diary. Keep a record.
3. Inform someone. Tell a responsible person. Tell a Teacher. Tell an adult.

CHILDREN'S POSTER COMPETITION : 17th - 21st November 2008

We are pleased to announce the finalists of the Childrens Poster Competition.

From Commonweal School, Swindon, the lucky finalists are: Sarah Read, Lydia Browning and Dominic Peisinger

From Swindon College, the lucky finalists are: Mitchell Nelson and James Macmillen.

From Manor Junior School Farnborough, the lucky finalists are Reece Mead, Sophie Beech and Amee Turner.

From Three Ways School Bath, the lucky finalists are Andrew Derrick, Sammy Jo Lakey and Randall Reynolds-Yoi.

Below are some genuine comments received from young children of Commonweal School, Swindon, during the Poster Competition (closing date November 2008).

1. Bullying hurts.
2. Never be afraid. Dont feel upset. Be brave and ask for help. People dont want to change because they are bullied. Not just girls get bullied.
3. Dont let the bully win you over. Make sure you tell someone and C.R.I.
4. Stop bullying now and tell someone. You are not alone. Tell someone and be happy.
5. Say NO to bullying. C.R.I. now.
6. Stop bullying. It's mean.
7. Bullying sucks.
8. Bullying is not cool.
9. If you are being bullied dont hesitate to call The National Bullying Helpline.
10. CRI. If however you feel more comfey talking to someone down the phone then call this number: 0845 22 55 787.
11. CRI out.
12. Help people confront their bullies.
13. It's cool to C.R.I.
14. You are not alone. Make this stop now and tell someone.
15. Think before you bully somone. It wont make anything better. If you are being bullied, C.R.I.
16. There are all forms of bullying, cyber bullying, pysical bullying and name calling. Put a stop to bullying. C.R.I.
17. You are not alone. Call 0845 22 55 787
18. Dont be a victim.
19. What do I do (sniff)? Where is he? Talk. Don't keep it in.
20. Stop bullying. If you are being bullied, you can count on us. 0845 22 55 787
21. Bullying. Why do it? What do they want from me? I am so confused.
22. Don't let the bullies win.
23. Don't let bullying get you down. Stop bullying.
24. Mollie hated it. Tara and Tina did it to her every day. C.R.I.
25. You can stop bullying if you C.R.I.
26. Dont be cruel. Dont be afraid. Give bullying the boot.
27. Do you think you are being bullied? If you are, then C.R.I. The helpline will talk you through the easy process and soon you will be OK.
28. Dont be afraid. Be happy. Do something about it. C.R.I.
29. If you are being bullied dont keep it to yourself. Tell someone and they can help. If you dont it can only get worse. Do the best for you and others who are suffering.
30. Give bullies the boot.

DIARY

NATIONAL BAN BULLYING WEEK : 17 - 21 November 2008

During National Ban Bullying week this year we will be launching our ‘KIDS' section. A number of exciting initiatives are taking place both locally within Wiltshire and Nationally.

1. POSTER COMPETITION

Thomson Local, based in Farnborough, Hampshire, is funding prizes for children who will be entering a national ‘poster competition' to design a range of Posters for The National Bullying Helpline. Children from four schools will be invited to design Posters using artwork and photography. The Schools chosen are Manor School Farnborough (ages 7-11), Commonweal School Swindon (ages 11 - 16), Swindon College and Three Ways School Bath (all ages). The winners will be named during National Ban Bullying Week. Watch out for the results !

Thomson are also designing some Posters, using photography, around a theme; Tear Away The Bully. More details to follow.

2. THE BEATBULLYZ

A Swindon Band, The BeatBullyz, recently won a national competition to appear on Holly Oaks. We are in talks with the band presently as they have agreed to write a song for us. We are raising funds presently to commission them to do this work for us. Further details to follow.

3. MISS SWINDON 2008 ; REBECCA COLE

Rebecca Cole, Swindon 's 2008 entry in the Miss England Competition, has pledged her support to help Kids being bullied. Rebecca has offered to give talks across Swindon to schools about the importance of treating your mates with respect. Bullies often bully because they are jealous of their friends. Rebecca has a very moving story to tell about how she was bullied, just because she was different. Contact us if you would like to know more or if you would like Rebecca to come and talk at your School.

PARENTS

There are a number of practical things you can do if you are worried about your child or if you believe that your child is being bullied.

Remember CRI. Confront, Record, Inform.

Ask your child to tell the bully to STOP. Ensure your diary keeps a diary, particuarly if he/she finds it difficult to talk about the bullying. Inform a responsible adult. Now that your child has informed you, you need to take some positive steps to address the situation.

Call us for a FREE Fact Sheet.

FINALLY

Whoever you are, whatever your age, whatever your role ; if you are struggling with bullying issues call us today on 0845 22 55 787

OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS

• Childline : 0800 1111
• The NSPCC : 0808 800 5000
• Kidscape : 020 7730 3300
• Relate : 0300 100 1234
• Splitz : 01225 777724
• Victim Support : 01380 729476
• Barnardo's : 01225 751261
• Women's Aid National Helpline : 0808 200 0247
• Samaratans : 0845 790 9090
• Police Domestic Violence Liaison Officer : North & West Wilts. 01249 449766

Professor Cary Cooper CBE : Patron
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