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At Iliahi Elementary, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for all our students. We believe that every child deserves to feel valued and protected. Our comprehensive anti-bullying initiatives focus on prevention, intervention, and fostering a positive school climate.
Be A B.U.D.D.Y. Not a Bully:
This core program emphasizes the importance of friendship and understanding.
Be a Friend: Students are encouraged to build positive relationships and support each other.
Understand Differences: We promote empathy and respect for diversity, teaching students to appreciate individual differences.
Display the 3 Bees: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
Dare to Care: We encourage students to stand up for others and report bullying incidents.
Yes, Iliahi is a Bully-Free Zone: Reinforcing our school's commitment to zero tolerance for bullying.
Annual Unity Day (October):
We join schools nationwide in celebrating Unity Day, a day dedicated to promoting kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Students and staff wear orange to symbolize unity against bullying.
Activities and lessons focus on fostering empathy and creating a positive school climate.
Information about Unity Day can be found here: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center
Bully Free Week (October):
During this week, we intensify our efforts to educate students about bullying prevention and intervention.
Activities include:
Classroom discussions on identifying and addressing bullying.
Role-playing scenarios to practice strategies for handling bullies.
Guest speakers and presentations on bullying prevention.
Be Friend Week (February):
This week focuses on building and strengthening friendships.
Activities include:
Friendship-building games and activities.
Lessons on communication and conflict resolution.
Opportunities for students to express appreciation for their friends.
Strategies for Students:
We teach students practical strategies for handling bullying situations, including:
Assertive communication.
Seeking help from trusted adults.
Using safe online practices.
We also teach students how to be good friends, including active listening, empathy, and kindness.
Hawaii Department of Education Resources:
The Hawaii Department of Education provides valuable resources and support for bullying prevention: https://hawaiipublicschools.org/student-programs/anti-bullying/
Parent Involvement:
We encourage parents to reinforce anti-bullying messages at home.
Open communication between parents, students, and school staff is crucial.
Parents are encouraged to report any bullying concerns to their child's teacher or school counselor.
Other Resources:
National Bullying Prevention Month: October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Find more information and resources on these National Bullying Prevention websites:
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