Bí Cineálta Anti-Bullying Policy, December 4th 2025
Link to the Joint Oireachtas Report on School Bullying and the impact on Mental Health
Mr Seamus Walsh is the College’s Anti Bullying Co-ordinator.
Bullying is unwanted negative behaviour, verbal, psychological or physical conducted, by an individual or group against another person (or persons) and which is repeated over time.
Students who are being bullied may develop feelings of insecurity and extreme anxiety and thus may become more vulnerable. Self-confidence may be damaged, with a consequent lowering of their self-esteem. While they may not talk about what is happening to them, their suffering is indicated through changes in mood and behaviour. Bullying may occasionally result in feelings of hopelessness, loneliness and isolation in victims. It is, therefore, important to be alert to changes in behaviour as early intervention is desirable.
What should you do if you are being bullied or are concerned that someone else is being bullied?
Report your concerns immediately, either to a
- parent/guardian who can contact us on your behalf or to
- A UNITAS leader or Prefect who will contact us on your behalf
- A trusted adult in the college or
- use the email below, and we will follow up with you.
Email your concern to, seamus.walsh@goodcounselcollege.ie, our Anti-bullying Coordinator.
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Publication of Bí Cineálta Procedures to Prevent and Address Bullying Behaviour for Primary and Post-Primary Schools
The board of management developed its Bí Cineálta Anti-Bullying Policy during the 2024/2025 school year. The Bí Cineálta Anti Bullying Policy was adopted at the Board meeting held on December 4th 2025.
