Cyberbullying

The week before last, the fabulous team at Project Rockit, who MGGS regularly works alongside in delivering the right messages to our students, featured on a special episode dedicated to cyberbullying on ABC's "Compass" . You can watch it now on iView: http://bit.ly/ZVBsaG


The message is clear, it's not about blocking and banning the technology but this bold new  approach is about harnessing the power of the bystander to put an end to cyberbullying. Facebook is on board and they have set up a page called "Be Bold, Stop Bullying" where they ask every Australian user to stamp out the behaviour by being brave enough to stand up to bullies when they spot them.The central feature of the campaign is an interactive app where adults and children alike pledge to rail against bullying. "I will take a stand when I see young people humiliating or hurting each other," the pledge for students reads."I will not use my phone or computer to spread rumours or say hateful things, and I won't ignore it when others are cruel and intimidating." Adults can promise to recognise bullying is not "young people being young people" and work with schools, coaches and parents to eradicate it, especially if their own child is involved.  Take the Pledge now:




"PROJECT ROCKIT is an interactive anti-bullying and youth leadership program that is run by young people for young people in school and university settings. We strive to achieve positive, lasting change by empowering young people to tackle the issues that are important to them." Visit their website now: http://www.projectrockit.com.au/