Bullying

Westlake Boys High School has a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and Teachers, Deans and Senior Leaders take all allegations of bullying seriously. Bullying by definition is a pattern of aggressive behaviour intended to make others feel scared, anxious or deeply disrespected. This could be in the form of physical, verbal, social or cyber bullying. 

What can I do if my son is being bullied?

• Speak to your son's Dean
• Speak to the school Counsellor
• Resource your son by providing him with strategies to combat bullying
• Tackling Bullying: A guide for parents
• https://parents.education.govt.nz/secondary-school/wellbeing/bullying/
• https://www.netsafe.org.nz/advice/harmfuldigitalcommunications/
• http://www.commonground.org.nz/common-issues/relationships/cyberbullying/
• https://www.sticksnstones.co.nz/project/project-positive/