Your child is currently taking part in the
programme Kia Kaha. This is a
programme developed by the NZ Police Youth Education Service which is designed
to help create positive classrooms.
It is
being taught by class teachers, with help from Constable Carl Musto, our local
Police Education Officer.
To be successful, Kia Kaha needs your help
and support at home, so that you can reinforce messages children are getting
and help your child use his or her new skills with confidence.
Parts of Kia Kaha explore the definition of
‘bullying’. The identifying features of bullying:
- It is deliberate, hurtful behaviour
- It is often repeated over a period of time
- It is often difficult for those being bullied to defend themselves
- It is difficult for those who bully to learn new social behaviours
- The bully has, and exercises, power over the victim
- Cyberbullying can be disseminated very quickly to a wider audience
The aim of Kia Kaha is to create an
environment where all members of the school community feel safe, respected and
valued, and where bullying cannot flourish.
Please let me know if you would like to be
part of our class Kia Kaha sessions.
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