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Student-led approach to bullying prevention getting results internationally
The head of a successful anti-bullying campaign in British schools recently visited Auckland to talk about the key strategy behind the campaign and how it is turning the tide.
Creating safer online environments
The free Netsafe Kit, part of the new 2018 Netsafe Schools Programme, can help teachers and schools to understand and address the behaviours that cause online bullying.
Creating safer online environments, Education Gazette, ISSUE: VOLUME 97, NUMBER 19(external link)
Embrace it!
A new campaign developed by students at Thames High School aims to remove the power from bullies by nurturing confidence and self-esteem in those they target.
Five ways to improve student wellbeing
The Mental Health Foundation is encouraging teachers to plan activities throughout the year to improve students’ wellbeing.
Testing the new Sparklers resource
Students at Breens Intermediate School were the first to test the new Sparklers resources for Year 7 and 8 students, and the school is noticing a difference.
Students link wellbeing to learning
Earlier this year, a report looking at the emotional wellbeing of students was released as part of the ‘Education matters to me’ series.
Student-led drive to stop bullying
After student voice captured in their Wellbeing@school survey identified bullying as a major concern, Kaitaia College have developed a student-led intiative to change school culture permanently.