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When I was still in primary school, I knew firsthand what it was like to be bullied, and just what some young children were capable of. In fact, bullies can be cunning, ruthless, deceitful, brazen and, even worse, very charming and two-faced. Now that I am in my later middle years, it is easy for me to understand that, unlike most normal adults, some children and teenagers seem to have a form of revenge that knows no limits, precisely because they do not have a fully developed thinking brain and a conscience that enable them to control volatile emotions, accurately assess the consequences of their actions, and maintain a satisfactory standard of behaviour in the community. Furthermore, whether a bully grew up in an abusive family environment or, to the other extreme, was pampered from an early age, is not a valid excuse for violating the safety of another fellow human being. After all, every bully is really a coward; otherwise, why would he or she target someone who is more vulnerable or defenceless? Likewise, every school teacher has the fundamental responsibility to make sure that every student feels safe; otherwise, that particular teacher would be sending the wrong message that "survival of the fittest" is the only "rule" that one has to live by. For God's sake, this is the twenty-first century!
Steven supported: End School Bullying: Give kids a voice with uSpeak!
We didn’t realise for almost a year that H used to hit our son. H would call our son names, swear ant him and exclude him from playing with his friends making him feel isolated and alone. It is sad to see that H’s behaviour has gotten worse and more dangerous over time. I am in strong support of his expulsion to stop his bullying from continuing to hurt and scare kids at school.
Danny supported: Stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public SchoolMy son had experienced several incidents of bullying from the same boy H when he was year 1. There definitely need to have some actions taken to prevent this from reoccurring, to create safe and positive learning environment
Alice supported: Stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public SchoolReading this is, I feel so disappointed in how the school has handled this situation. At no point should our children ever feel like they are unsafe at school.
Following reading this I have only found out today that the same boy, HJ, has previously hurt my son IC, who he calls a friend. When I questioned my son further he has told me that he didn't even know why HJ punched him at the time.
This type of behaviour speaks to an underlying issue that should be addressed by not only the school but the child's family. I hope that this is addressed appropriately.
Yeyi supported: Stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public SchoolIt's unfortunate to discover that BPS is resisting firmer action against what appears to be unrelenting bullying and aggression by H.
My son R experienced an attack by H in Yr 3 in which he was kicked in the abdomen. Fortunately, my son was able to defend against further attack and de-escalate the unwarranted aggressive behaviour towards him.
J's incident, and the many brought to attention, should not have occurred and our children should not be required to harbor anxiety and unease against future unprovoked attacks by H.
The school and classroom should be a safe and comfortable environment to learn and grow.
I urge BPS to deeply consider the serious nature of H's recurring actions and respond appropriately.
Thai supported: Stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public SchoolI fully support a stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public School. My daughter, D, has been targeted by H since Kindergarten. At first, we believed it might be overly rough play between young children. However, in Year 2, when D was again placed in the same class as H, we began to see a pattern. I advised my daughter to avoid interaction, but the behavior escalated. H even verbally abused my younger daughter, who had just started Kindergarten.
In Year 3, the situation became much worse. H stepped on D’s fingers, pushed her, tore up her schoolwork, and continued to verbally abuse her. We raised our concerns with the school, but the proposed solution was to move our daughter to a different class — something we did not agree with, as it felt like punishing the victim. D went to school in constant fear and was just given a notebook to record any further incidents. Eventually, D informed us that H would be moved to another class.
Now in Year 4, H is no longer in the same classroom, but we are deeply disappointed to learn that the bullying behavior has not changed. This is no longer just physical bullying — it has caused emotional distress, anxiety, and a lasting impact on D’s wellbeing and our entire family.
We urge the school to treat this issue with the seriousness it deserves. Bullying should not be normalized, and repeat offenders must face real consequences. Our children deserve a safe and supportive learning environment and no family should go through a distressful situation like this.
Celeste supported: Stronger action against habitual bullying at Burwood Public SchoolNo one should have to accept bullying—especially not at school.
My son K was also a target of H's aggressive behavior from Year 1 to Year 3. According to K, in Year 1, whenever H got angry, he would lose control and physically hurt others—punching and kicking included. Even in Year 2, although they were no longer in the same class, the bullying continued. H not only hurt boys but also girls. He once pinched and twisted my son's arm.
We raised our concerns with H's parents, and H did apologize. I truly believe H struggles with anger issues and has difficulty controlling himself when upset.
In Year 3, my son’s wallet went missing and was later found by a teacher. One term later, H admitted to hiding it. Eventually, due to ongoing violent incidents, H was moved to a different class in Terms 3 and 4. My son told me things improved after that, and H seemed to be doing better.
That’s why I’m shocked and saddened to hear this has happened again.
I want to support J's mother and every family affected. Instead of focusing only on punishing H, I hope the school and H's parents can step in more effectively—providing the right support, guidance, and interventions to help him change, and to make sure every child is safe and protected.
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