Bullying Survey

This survey is confidential. and private. We are interested in finding out how you feel about this School. We want you to feel safe and valued at Safety Bay Senior High School. The questions in this survey give you the oppurtunity to tell us your views about bullying and what can be done about it. Please answer the questions honestly and do not discuss this survey until you have finished.

The term 'bullying' used in this survey means the following:

Bullying is an ongoing misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that causes physical and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power over one or more persons. Bullying can happen in person or online, and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).

Bullying of any form or for any reason can have long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.

Single incidents and conflict or fights between equals, whether in person or online, are not defined as bullying.

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* 1. How do YOU feel about coming to THIS SCHOOL?

I hate it

I don't like it

It's O.K./I don't mind it

I like it

I really like it

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* 2. How many good friends do YOU have at THIS SCHOOL?

None

One good friend

2 or 3 good friends

Lots of good friends

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* 3. What is YOUR biggest worry while at THIS SCHOOL?

Learning, classes, teachers

Attending special activities and programs e.g. camps and excursions

Being alone

Misbehaving and disruptive students

Using the bathrooms/change rooms/ toilets

Interference with personal property e.g. bag, hat, mobile phone, iPad, laptop etc

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Are YOU or have YOU ever been scared to come to THIS SCHOOL?

Never

Sometimes (once or twice a month)

Regularly (once or twice a week)

All the time

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* 5. Have YOU ever seen bullying at THIS SCHOOL?

Not at all

Once in a while (once or twice a month)

Often (once or twice a week)

Nearly every day

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* 6. If YOU have seen bullying at THIS SCHOOL, what did YOU do?

I haven't seen bullying

Nothing, just watched it or filmed it

Ignored it, "none of my business"

Tried to stop the bully or help the victim

Asked for help from adults or other students

Joined in to be part of the group

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* 7. What do teachers at THIS SCHOOL do when THEY see bullying?

Nothing, ignore it

Stop it and tell everyone to move or leave

Stop it and help solve the problem e.g. bring the bully and the victim together to talk and find a solution

Apply a punishment e.g. detention or suspension

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How often have YOU been bullied at THIS SCHOOL in the last two months?

Never

Once in a while (once or twice a month)

Often (once or twice a week)

Nearly every day

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* 9. When you were bullied, WHEN did it happen?

I haven't been bullied

Before/ after school

Between classes

In class time

Recess/lunchtime

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* 10. When you were bullied, WHERE did it happen?

I haven't been bullied

On excursions

At sport

In class

During a camp

My Year Group area

Other (please specify)

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* 11. When you were bullied, HOW were YOU bullied?

I haven't been bullied

Called hurtful names

Physically hurt e.g. kicked or hit

Threatened verbally

Threatened with a weapon

No one would talk to me

My things were taken away and/or damaged

Had rumours spread about me

Stared at in a threatening way

Cyber bullying e.g. email, text messages, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook

Other (please specify)

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* 12. When you were bullied, WHO bullied YOU?

A student who was younger than you

A student who was older than you

A student in your own year group

Other (please specify)

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* 13. When YOU were bullied, how did it affect YOU?

I haven't been bullied

Felt sick or nervous

Felt like staying home

Felt embarassed

Felt worthless

Couldn't concentrate in class

Didn't effect me

Made me stronger

Made me angry

Other (please specify)

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* 14. When you were bullied, WHAT did YOU do?

I haven't been bullied

Nothing

Ignored it

Asked them to stop

Told a friend

Told my parents

Told a staff member

Bullied/teased back

Got my friends to have a go at the bully

Did not go to certain classes

Didn't go to school

Tried to change schools

Tried to change classes

Other (please specify)

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* 15. If YOU have been bullied, which of the following do you feel has contributed to the level of bullying YOU have experienced in THIS SCHOOL?

I haven't been bullied

My ethnic background

My religious background

My gender

My appearance

My sexuality

My academic ability

My sporting ability

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Who did you go to when you were bullied?

Student Services

A teacher

An Education Assitant

The School Nurse

The School Psychologist

The Youth Worker

The Chaplain

My friend/s

My parents/ caregivers

Other (please specify)

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* 17. How many times have YOU bullied others at THIS SCHOOL?

Not at all

Once in a while (once or twice a month)

Often (once or twice a week)

Nearly every day

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* 18. If YOU bully other students at THIS SCHOOL why do YOU do it?

I don't bully

To get even

So they know who is in charge

My friends and I think it is fun

I was taught that it is right to hit someone who annoys me

I feel frustrated, angry or annoyed

It makes me feel better about myself

Because I do not like the person

Because I currently get bullied or have been bullied in the past

Other (please specify)

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* 19. How satisfied are YOU with the way THIS SCHOOL deals with bullying?

Very satisfied (school handles it very well)

Fairly satisfied

School could do a lot more

School not effective at all

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* 20. What do YOU think is the best way that THIS SCHOOL can deal with bullying?

Suspend people who bully

Get the bully and the victim together to sort out the problem

Have lessons in Form every week about bullying

Have regular presentations in school about bullying to encourage bullies to treat everyone with respect

Have lunchtime activities or sport

Make sure that all students stay in their designated area at recess and lunch

Other (please specify)