Definition of bullying
Types of bullying
Who to tell
Subject teacher Guidance Counsellor
Class teacher Special Needs Assistant (SNA)
Year Head Deputy Principals
School Chaplain Principal
How you can tell
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Send a note on the school app
Email antibullying@stfranciscollege.ie
Directly approach a teacher
Discreetly approach a member of staff
Hand up a note with homework
Ask to go to the bathroom and call into a Deputy Principal
Get a friend or a parent to tell on your behalf
Impact of bullying
Bullying can have a huge effect on your physical and mental health, both now and in the future. Anxiety, low self-esteem, self-harm and difficulty sleeping are just some of the many things you may experience if you are being bullied. Those who experience cyberbullying may also have higher levels of depressive symptoms than victims of in-person bullying.
If you are being bullied, you may experience:
Emotional distress, sadness and tearfulness
Frustration and high levels of anger
Shame, embarrassment and self-blame
Damage to physical and emotional well-being
Reduced self-esteem, lack of confidence and depression
A sense of fear
Helplessness
Reduced academic performance, particularly if you are not feeling safe in school or college
If you are experiencing any of these effects, you are not alone. It is very normal to have these feelings when you are being bullied. Remember, there are things you can do about bullying. By reaching out for support, you can stop the bullying and reduce these unwanted effects.