Miriam Itzkowitz, Year 12

National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence – postponed

Today was supposed to be the National Day of Action against Bullying and Violence, which was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19. However, we have been discussing bullying in Tutor Group, and it is never OK to bully anyone or use acts of violence against them, so we thought we’d give you some useful tips to deal with bullying:

• If it happens in person:
  Ignore them (try not to show any reaction)
  Tell them to stop and then walk away
  Pretend you don’t care
  Go somewhere safe
  Get support from your friends

• If it happens online:
  Avoid responding to the bullying
  Block and report anyone who is bullying online
  Protect yourself online – use privacy settings and keep records

• If you see someone being bullied:
  Leave negative online conversations – don’t join in
  Support others being bullied

• If it doesn’t stop:
  Talk to an adult (parent, teacher) who can help stop the bullying
  Keep asking for support until the bullying stops

If you would like anymore advice for bullying, download the app, Take a Stand Together, or use these other useful resources:

• Kids Helpline click here 
  Phone:  1800 551 800

• Headspace click here
  Phone:  1800 650 890

• Online bullying click here

Students will be given a wallet size card with useful tips.

Remember: Be an upstander not a bystander!

Announcements

• House Concert cancelled:  We are very disappointed to announce that House Concert has been cancelled.  We would like to acknowledge all the great work that everyone has put in for such an exciting, fun-filled event.  Whilst we know it is annoying, we’d like to mention that your hard work and commitment is recognised and it was not all for nothing – we will find a time to perform it.  We would like to thank the tremendous effort of our Year 12 Leaders, who spent time learning it in the holidays to teach all of you, and especially your House Mads, Tali and Issy for putting in so much time to make it and teach it and modify it. We are so grateful to you two and everything you have done for Szenes House thus far 💛💜

• Coronavirus:  As coronavirus continues to spread, we need to ensure that we are hygienic by washing our hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, sanitising before and after we eat and keeping a safe distance apart, at least 1.5m. We are aware of the difficulties in maintaining this, but it’s to ensure the safety of everyone.

Birthday wishes

Happy Birthday to these Szenesians who celebrated their birthdays this week:

• Ilan Meshel (Year 10)
• Mischa Spielman (Year 9)

Quote of the Week

“The secret of happiness is something to do.”
John Burroughs

Shabbat Shalom and have a fantastic weekend!

Szenes House