Bullying has been a growing epidemic in schools in Newfoundland and more specifically the Eastern School District. Being a high school student I have witnessed numerous amounts of bullying the past few years. From physically bullying (like punching and throwing objects) to emotional bullying (like name calling and threatening), I have seen examples of all throughout my time in Junior High and High School. Usually, only certain people which seems to have a quiet personality ends up being the targets of the bullies and tortures the students everyday.
At Holy Name of Mary Academy in Lawn, a junior high student was being bullied for the better part of the school year in 2009. The degree of the bullying was so terrible that the student left this school (HNMA) and nows attends school at St.Lawrence Academy (10 mins away from his home). This student has been participating in numerous sports and student council for the past two years in his new school.
At John Burke High in Grand Bank, a student has been dealing with bulling since Grade 4. She has been verbally abused and physically abused. Nothing has been done to stop this bullying.
Eastern School Districts states "By 2011, the Eastern School District will have enhanced achievement and success for all students within a healthy, active, safe, caring, and socially-just learning environment". This statement is not happening or even close to being true. There is not enough being done towards the bullies, there needs to be more action taken. For example, Instead of just telling the bully to stop bullying ... Suspend them.
Every student deserves to learn but some students does not have the comfort to do so.
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