Bullies at School

Siobhan is desperately unhappy at school. Tormented by the cruel jokes her class-mates play on her, she often retreats to the school library and the sympathetic ear of the librarian. Then Siobhan finds a Celtic brooch, which gives her a new confidence and a strange sort of power…

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Siobhan is desperately unhappy at school. Tormented by the cruel jokes her class-mates play on her, she often retreats to the school library and the sympathetic ear of the librarian. Then Siobhan finds a Celtic brooch, which gives her a new confidence and a strange sort of power…

Siobhan’s new brooch gave her the confidence she needed to stand up to her class-mates. But there are other ways of building self-esteem, and learning how to cope with bullying. Siobhan’s story is followed by a guide to problems at school – what counts as bullying, what to do if you or someone you know is being bullied. Included are do’s and dont’s, and useful addresses for help and advice. Be Bullyproof!

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A realistic school story which shows how important it is for the victim to let someone know what is going on. Includes a poem by the author, facts about bullying, what to do if you are victimised, and a list of helpful contacts. A useful story to support class discussion.
Junior Education

A good solid read… Siobhan’s discovery (a mysterious plaid pin in the form of a coiled snake) gives her the power to face down her persecutors… and you learn a lot about the Celts as well.
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Book synopsis

Siobhan is unhappy at school. Tormented by some classmates she feels unable to confide in her teacher or her mum. She has no one to talk to, no one to play with. One day she finds a strange brooch and it seems to help her… it makes her stronger. But then Siobhan realises that to take revenge means that she might herself become a bully, and so she must find the courage to speak out against the bullies.

Did you know that:
You don’t have to be brave to be a bully – but you do have to be brave to be bullyproof!

BE BULLYPROOF

DON’T
DON’T join in with teasing and taunting others
DON’T buy bullies off with sweets or money
DON’T hit back

DO
DO TELL SOMEONE. It doesn’t make you a sneak/grass/tell-tale. Find someone you can trust and tell them
DO try to stay with larger groups of people
DO shout NO! or GO AWAY! in a loud voice
DO try to stay away from places where bullies hang around
DO remember – IT IS NOT YOUR FAULT

IT HAPPENS by Theresa Breslin

It happens in the playground
It happens in the loo
They wait outside the school gate
Just to pick on you

Torment you, taunt you, call you names
Won’t let you join in any games

It happens at the bus stop
It happens in the class
They always know the right time
No adult walking past

Push you, pull you, nip and squeeze
Saying cruel things, just to tease

It happens in the corridor
It happens in the yard
They used to be your pals once
Now they hit you – hard

Take your sweets and crisps and money
Laugh at you, pretend its funny

It happens all the time
No one’s ever there to see
What I’d like to know is,
Why’s it always me?