The school will celebrate Friendship Week this week, 13^th – 17^th  February. This annual event focuses on how each person in Gaelscoil na Ríthe can ensure that our school is a happy and safe place for all. The issue of Bullying is examined in depth and the roles and perspectives of all parties to bullying – bully, victim and bystander, are teased out. The children will be asked to focus on being positive and kind to each other.

Count on Me

Rang 4 singing You can count on me.

 Rang 2 ag canadh, Count On Me

Here are some good links on the theme of Bullying for parents and children. While most are  international websites there is good advice available here.

Information for Primary Children (over 8 years old)

• http://www.takeastandtogether.gov.au/under13/index.html

Am I a bully?

• http://www.barnardos.ie/resources-advice/young-people/teen-help/bullying/am-i-being-a-bully.html

A Bystander helps the bully

• http://www.barnardos.ie/resources-advice/young-people/teen-help/bullying/being-a-bystander.html

Cyberbullying

• Spunout.ie

Information for Parents

• https://bullyingnoway.gov.au/RespondingToBullying/Parents/Pages/default.aspx
• http://www.psychology.org.au/publications/tip_sheets/bullying/