Kay Bradley

Bullying

Last week at assembly, I talked to the students about the definition of bullying.  Later in class, teachers used age appropriate language to explore this definition.  It’s very important that we at school and at home share the language around this topic.   

The agreed national definition for Australian schools describes bullying as:   

• ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm;  

•  involving an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening;  
• happening in person or online, via various digital platforms and devices and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert). Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (for example, through sharing of digital records);  
• having immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders. 

It is important that such behaviour, is reported promptly.  Action, in line with the Code of Conduct, will then be taken by myself as DP, our Guidance Officer; Jo Minto or by Dr McGrath.  

Behaviours that do not constitute bullying include: 

• single incidents and conflict between equals, whether in person or online,  
• mutual arguments and disagreements (where there is no power imbalance)  
• not liking someone or a single act of social rejection   
• one-off acts of meanness or spite   
• isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence. 

These conflicts are still considered serious and need to be addressed and resolved. Staff will work quickly to respond to matters raised of this nature, in collaboration with students and parents. 

Music Fest at Coorparoo Secondary College

On Sunday the 31st of October our junior and senior band performed at 2021 Music Fest, held at Coorparoo Secondary College Sunday 31 October. Well done to all our musiciansand a special thank you to Dan Quigley and Mr McIntyre who supported our students. 

Junior Band were awarded Bronze for their performance. 

Tuckshop Day - Friday November 5th

The daily efforts of our tuckshop workers and the many volunteers who support our students and our school have been tremendous this year.

We should remember to say please and thank you every day, but on Tuckshop Day, Friday 5 November, we will say a very special thank you to this wonderful team.

Our tuckshop provides a great service that helps out families who have to juggle many different tasks at the start of each day and some good food helps the students study and play through the day.

We don’t take their hard work for granted and it is great to see parents putting up their hands and getting involved with our school. Thank you everyone.

Smart and healthy food and drink choices

The Queensland Government's Smart Choices—Healthy Food and Drink Supply Strategy for Queensland Schools highlights and promotes the supply of nutritious foods in schools and limits the availability of less healthy options. School communities and tuckshop workers use the ideas in the strategy to promote healthy eating as a way of maintaining good health.

Tuckshop Day is a handy reminder that the food and drinks offered to children at school can play an important role in their development and wellbeing.

Email and social media are great ways to keep in touch with our school staff but sometimes what we say and do can hurt, intimidate or overwhelm others.

Aggression of any kind, either physical, verbal or online is unacceptable in the workplace, so it’s unacceptable in schools.

Remember, we’re all on the same team.

Your child, our student. One team.

Find out more about how we can all work and learn positively together. QLD.gov.au/schoolsoneteam