These documents provide helpful advice regarding safe and appropriate behaviour.
For adults
Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying can be pervasive and incessant.
For kids
Primary: But I didn’t do it
If you see online bullying, it is important to tell someone who can take action.
Primary: I didn’t mean it
Pretending to be someone else online or offline may seem like a joke but it is actually lying.
Primary: Words won’t hurt
Bullying hurts most when it happens all the time and more people get involved.
Primary: That’s risky stuff
Having secrets can seem fun but if you hurt people around you it’s not worth it.
Secondary: But I didn’t do it
If you see online bullying, it is important to do what you can to stop it.
Secondary: I didn’t mean it
You can’t always judge what effect your actions online will have on other people.
Secondary: Words won’t hurt
Online bullying can feel much worse than offline bullying.
Secondary: I’m not a bully
Text messages are quick and easy, but can’t be unsent, so its important to think before you text.
Secondary: That’s risky stuff
Posting any images of other people without their permission is not OK.