ANTI-BULLYING POLICY

BCM Arya Model Sr. Sec. School is committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and protected. The school follows a strict anti-bullying policy, addressing all forms of bullying—verbal, physical, emotional, sexual, and cyber. Any act that harms the dignity, safety, or well-being of a student is not tolerated. Through awareness, early intervention, and a supportive reporting system, the school ensures that bullying is promptly identified, addressed, and prevented.

Aims and Objectives

• To create and maintain a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment for every student.
• To prevent all forms of bullying and harassment in school premises, during school activities, and online.
• To encourage respect, empathy, and kindness among students and staff.
• To ensure prompt and fair action against bullying incidents.
• To support victims and help bullies correct their behavior through counseling and disciplinary measures.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is any repeated behavior intended to hurt, threaten, intimidate, or humiliate another person. This includes:

• Physical Bullying: Hitting, pushing, kicking, or any form of physical aggression.
• Verbal Bullying: Name-calling, teasing, threats, insults, or spreading rumors.
• Social Bullying: Excluding someone from groups, gossiping, or damaging reputation.
• Cyber Bullying: Using digital platforms such as social media, chat, email, or messaging to harass, threaten, or humiliate.
• Any retaliatory acts against those who report bullying or cooperate with investigations.
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Bullying is prohibited anywhere related to the school, including classrooms, playgrounds, school transport, online spaces, and outside school hours if it affects the student’s safety or well-being.

Internet and Cyber Bullying Policy

Students must not:

• Post or share offensive, threatening, vulgar, or humiliating content related to anyone in the school community.
• Use social media or digital platforms to spread rumors, defame, or harass others.
• Introduce malicious software or interfere with the school’s network or electronic systems.

 Reporting Procedure

• Written Complaint: Victims or witnesses must write a complaint and submit it to any of the committee members.
• Anonymous Reporting: Complaint boxes are installed around the school for confidential reporting.
• Committee Role: The committee will provide support, ensure confidentiality, guide investigations, and help rehabilitate all parties involved.

Investigation and Consequences

• The school will promptly investigate all complaints with fairness and confidentiality.
• If bullying is confirmed, consequences include:
  • Counseling sessions for the bully and victim.
  • Disciplinary action such as warnings, suspension, or issuance of a School Leaving Certificate (SLC) for repeated or severe offenses.
• Retaliation against reporters or witnesses is strictly prohibited and punishable.

Promoting a Positive School Culture

• All members of the school community must promote respect, kindness, and inclusiveness.
• Regular awareness programs, workshops, and counseling sessions will be conducted to prevent bullying and promote mental well-being.

Together, we commit to building a school where every child feels safe, valued, and respected.

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE