A presentation by Marion Flanagan on the topic of Bullying will take place on Tuesday, 20th October at 7.30pm in Drom National School. This presentation is open to all parents / guardians (Junior Infants – Sixth Class) and students from 4th, 5th and 6th Class. The presentation will deal with the following topics:
Definitions, Signs & Symptoms of Bullying
The damaging Physical & Psychological effects of Bullying
The scourge of cyber-bullying via technology (mobile phones & social networking sites
The devastating consequences of all forms of bullying
Some of the tragic consequences of bullying
Top Tips on Internet Use and Abuse
The question of anonymity online.
Necessary ‘netiquette’
What Parents and Teachers can do- (Roles, Rules & Responsibilities)
Mandatory anti bullying procedures
Empowering pupils to be assertive
The role of the Bystander
Awareness raising in schools.
Supporting the school in dealing with Bullying
Helping both the bully and the victim