School code of behaviour
Yeppoon State High School is committed to providing a safe, respectful and disciplined learning environment for students and staff, where students have opportunities to engage in quality learning experiences and acquire values supportive of their lifelong wellbeing.
The Yeppoon State High School Student Code of Conduct is designed to facilitate high standards of behaviour so that the learning and teaching in our school can be effective and students can participate positively within our school community.
What bullying is
Bullying is the ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behaviour that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm.
Bullying behaviours can involve an individual or a group misusing their power (or perceived power) over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.
Bullying behaviours can happen in person or online and it can be obvious (overt) or hidden (covert).
Bullying behaviour is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time (e.g. through sharing of digital records).
Bullying behaviours can have immediate, medium and long-term effects on those involved, including bystanders.
For more information please refer to the Department of Education website: - https://education.qld.gov.au/students/bullying-prevention-and-support/for-parents-and-the-community#what-bullying-is
Source: National definition of bullying for Australian schools, Bullying No Way External link
What bullying isn't
- Conflict, fights or arguments between equals
- One-off acts of meanness, spite or social rejection, or not liking someone
- Isolated incidents of aggression, intimidation or violence
However, these behaviours can still be very upsetting, if a behaviour has impacted your child, it is important to address it. If you are not sure how to address the behaviour, Parentline External link can help. Call 1300 30 1300.
Watch this short animation to learn more about what bullying is External link—and what it isn't—based on the national definition.
Understanding what bullying is—and isn't—helps parents and carers respond with confidence and work effectively with the school to support their child.
What to do if I am bullied?
Bullying is?
At Yeppoon State High School, bullying is defined as intentional, unwelcome and repeated behaviour by an individual or group that causes hurt which can be physical and/or emotional. There are three broad categories of bullying:
- Direct physical bullying e.g. Hitting, tripping, pushing, scratching, pinching, spitting and damaging property
- Direct verbal bullying - e.g. name calling, insults, threats, sarcasm, teasing, homophobic or racist remarks, and verbal abuse.
- Indirect bullying – This form of bullying is harder to identify and is often carried out behind the bullied person’s back. It is designed to harm someone’s social reputation and/or cause humiliation.
Seek help
If you are bullied seek advice from an adult.
Talk to your:
- Parents or carers
- Your teachers
- HOD Junior School
- HOD Middle School
- HOD Senior School
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Deputy Principals
The Guidance Officers
Please refer to the school staff contact list for email addresses -
Staff-listReport
If a student needs to submit a statement requiring an incident that has occurred at the school please contact the administration office - phone 4925 1333 or email admin@yeppoonshs.eq.edu.au.