Group 4: Bullying by Kimly L https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez Rebecca, Monica Fatima, Suki, Carol, Kimly en-us 2021-09-18 20:11:49 UTC 2026-03-19 15:37:15 UTC hello@padlet.com kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750831198 - Bullying is a pattern of negative behaviours that is meant to hurt someone else, or make them do something that they are not comfortable with.

- Can occur at any grade 

- Typically occurs when there is an imbalance of power (person bullying has more physical or social power than the victim)

- 1 in 3 kids are affected by bullying (Statistics Canada)

- Of those students who reported being bullied, 13% were teased or name called; 13% were the subject of rumours; 5% were physically harmed; and 5% were excluded from groups or activities. *

- Common reasons for being bullied reported by students: physical appearance, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, and religion. *

* Data taken from the National Centre for Educational Statistics]]> 2021-09-18 20:13:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750831198 kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750831517 2021-09-18 20:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750831517 kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750833008 1. Verbal - saying things to attack someone
ex: mocking, insults, name-calling, teasing, making negative/rude comments about one's ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation

2. Social - excluding people from a group
ex: ignoring them, spreading rumours or gossip, setting them up to look bad, humiliating them in groups

3. Physical - using physical force
ex: hitting, kicking, punching, beating up, chasing

4. Cyber - use of the internet and other forms of electronics or social media to put down someone
ex: sending threatening text messages, creating embarrassing posts, harassment on social media ]]> 2021-09-18 20:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750833008 kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750834423
  • Skip school
  • Complain about feeling ill to avoid staying in school
  • Become withdrawn and do not want to take part in activities or social events with other students
  • Decrease in performance at school
  • Lost belongings or torn clothes or broken possessions 
  • Unexplained bruises or cuts 
  • Self-harm
  • Attempt or talk about suicide
  • Begin to bully other people

    • ]]>     2021-09-18 20:16:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750834423     SukiHoYi https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750835781 2021-09-18 20:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750835781 SukiHoYi https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750836128 2021-09-18 20:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750836128 kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750836871 Short Term Effects:
    • Social isolation
    • School avoidance
    • Poor school performance
    • Feelings of shame
    • Sleep disturbance
    • Changes in eating habits
    • Low self-esteem, lack of confidence
    • Symptoms of anxiety
    • Higher risk of illness
    • Symptoms of depression
    • Psychosomatic symptoms (stomachaches, headaches or muscle aches)

    Long Term Effects:
    • Chronic depression
    • Abuse alcohol and drugs
    • decide to commit suicide (suicide plans or thoughts) 
    • Anxiety disorders
    • Post-traumatic stress disorder
    • Poor general health (bad sleeping habit, changes in appetite)
    • Self-destructive behavior, including self-harm like cuts
    • Difficulty establishing trusting, reciprocal friendships and relationships

    Bullying can be a Lifelong impacts for teenagers and can cause serious harm when they grow up no matter short and long term effects in their life.
    ]]>     2021-09-18 20:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750836871     kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750838100 The story behind the Pink shirt Day:
    A grade 9 boy from a small town in Nova Scotia, once wore a pink shirt to school and got bullied for it. The bullies thought that pink is a girly color and not for boys, Other students stood up for him and wore a pink shirt to school too.
    Pink shirt Day awareness:
    Pink shirt day falls on the last Wednesday of February every year. Pink shirt day and National Anti-Bullying week are a very purposeful celebrations that brings awareness of the negative and often violent effects of bullying.
    we can all wear our support by following the Anti- Bullying code of conduct: Empathy,Compassion and Kindness.
    According to CBC, Pink shirt day is a day     when people come together by wearing pink shirts to school or work to show their stance against bullying. It was inspired by an act of kindness of two Grade 12 students in Nova Scotia, Canada in 2007.  The students organized a protest to support a Grade 9 student who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt.  The idea has spread across Canada and around the world to become an anti-bullying day.]]>     2021-09-18 20:20:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750838100     carolchan118 https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750839330 2021-09-18 20:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750839330 kimlylien https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750839724 -Teachers hold an influential position as educators and can set a strong class and school expectation around bullying.

    -Teachers can often be the first point of contact in a school bullying situation so it is important to listen and investigate allegations

    -Intervene when negative interactions are seen -See it/ Report it/ Don't ignore it

    -promote healthy relationships among peers 

    -create a safe and supportive environment with a strong sense of security (open door policy, this is a safe space)

    -promote a positive class climate where students are encouraged to support and build each other up

    -No tolerance policy -educate students on the repercussions of taking part in bullying

    -Continue to monitor problematic situations or interactions and follow up as needed

    -Be aware of the signs of direct and indirect bullying
    examples:
    direct-hurting someone emotionally or physically
    indirect- spreading hurtful rumors

    -Take an active role and responsibility to educate themselves and seek out professional development or workshops to gain knowledge and confidence ]]>     2021-09-18 20:22:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750839724     SukiHoYi https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842372 2021-09-18 20:25:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842372 monicabains https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842781 2021-09-18 20:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842781 carolchan118 https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842807 2021-09-18 20:26:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750842807 carolchan118 https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750848226 2021-09-18 20:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750848226 SukiHoYi https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750853205 2021-09-18 20:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750853205 monicabains https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750894018 2021-09-18 21:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/kimlylien/bp19rom8eoza4zez/wish/1750894018