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Cyber bullying presentations

Cyber bullying education/Social Websites / Texting / Exclusion

UPDATED! Yrs 7-10

Verbal Combat

Costs

Only $5.00 per student
Min fee $700 per performance (+GST)

Includes post performance discussion/activity notes linked to the curriculum in each state, permission note and promotional posters.

DURATION: 1 hour incl. discussion

For Bookings - Freecall: 1800 676 224

Curriculum Links

NSW - PDHPE, Creative Arts (Drama, Dance), plus Anti-bullying Plan for Schools

ACT - Interdisciplinary, HPE, The Arts, plus Countering Bullying, Harassment and Violence in ACT Public Schools

VIC - HPE, The Arts (Drama, Dance), Personal Learning, Interpersonal Development, Communication, ICT, plus DET Safe Schools are Effective Schools, Respect in Schools Strategy (Respect Agenda), eSmart Schools

QLD - HPE, The Arts (Drama, Dance), ICTs, plus The Code of School Behaviour

SA - HPE, The Arts (Drama, Dance), Society & environment, Identity, Interdependency, communication, DECS School Discipline Policy, Cyber Safety Guidelines

TAS - Health and Wellbeing, Arts (Drama, Dance), ICT, plus Unacceptable Behaviour and Bullying Policy

PLUS - National Safe Schools Framework, National Values Framework, National Education and Arts Strategy, National strategy for young Australians, National framework for Health Promoting schools, MindMatters, behaviour management,Pastoral Care, Student Welfare, student safety, Student wellbeing, National Educationand the Arts Statement, ACMA Cybersmart Schools Gateway

"Outstanding! Very professional, well structured performance supporting our anti-bullying and harassment policy. Q&A well considered and delivered. Thank you!" Rose Bay High School

INCLUDES: Cyber Bullying, Digital Citizenship, Legal Ramifications, Social Websites, Exclusion, Rumours, Threats, Manipulation, Insults, Alienation, Empathy, Safety, Resilience.

"Addresses issues of bullying through MSN and SMS. Brilliant as always!" Norwood Secondary College

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Cyber bullying seems to be under cover and anonymous.

WHO’S responsible?
WHAT drives bullies to send that nasty message, post that hurtful comment or embarrassing photo on Facebook or MySpace?
WHY are some people more likely to be a target and why is it hard for victims to be assertive or resilient?
WHERE can they go if or when they are being bullied?
HOW can we stop it happening?

A cleverly crafted narrative allows students to examine these questions AND their own behaviour.

"Engaged! Responsive! Debrief afterwards was detailed and timely, more meaningful that it was led by the performers. Students demonstrated a good understanding of what the performance was about - keeping self / others safe in friendship, legalities and other issues students may not have been aware of." St Michaels Grammar School St Kilda

"Highly recommended! Very positive, eye opening for students. The follow up at the end of the performance was very good and linked it all together. Supports our pastoral care, computers and ICT cyber safety role, technology and bullying curriculum." Grace Lutheran College

"Highly recommended! Excellent energy and execution, highly relevant and stimulating. Thoughtful and genuine listening to students. Supports our anti-bullying, English, Drama, HSIE and PDHPE curriculum. 10/10." St Paul's High School

"Students were engaged the whole time, laughed and got involved. Supports our Personal Development and Pastoral Care Sessions. Loved the discussion time at the end, all students got involved which showed they really paid attention. The actors were great, really interesting and engaging. Highly recommended, 10/10!" Whittlesea Secondary College

"Highly recommended! Supports our social, cyber, emotional and verbal bullying policies. Very high quality performance. Actors were very good." St Ives High School

"Students were very engaged for the duration. Supports our anti-bullying curriculum. The performers were very professional, fantastic acting ability and great discussion leaders at the performance end. Highly recommended!" Mackillop Catholic College Warnervale

"Highly recommended! The performance and the content was purtinent and well presented. A number of students commented that night they went home and changed their facebook privacy settings." Stuartholme School

Verbal Combat is a 50 minute live performance (+5-10 minute interactive discussion) that addresses cyber bullying education. Verbal Combat is a unique cyber bullying program because it engages students from years 7-10 in a scripted cyber bullying presentation that is delivered by two talented young (20-24 year old) actors who use social media in their everyday lives. It is regularly updated to reflect constant changes in the use of technology ie facebook, smart phones etc. Verbal Combat compliments existing school cyber bullying education programs and unlike other cyber bullying presentations, allows students to connect emotionally with the characters and examine their own behavior.