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Better Buddies

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​One of the most common forms of violence in the lives of children is bullying. In Australia it affects approximately one student in every four.  Bullying can have a devastating effect on a child.  In addition, children who portray bullying behaviours are more likely to commit anti-social behaviour and criminal acts.

The Alannah & Madeline Foundation's Better Buddies Framework is an initiative designed to create friendly and caring primary school communities where bullying is reduced.

Through Better Buddies, children in their first and last year of primary school buddy up and learn the values: caring for others, friendliness, respect, valuing difference, including others and responsibility. All children in the school learn these values through formal and informal activities, including their interactions with the mascot Buddy Bear, our giant, fun-loving and caring purple bear. 

Better Buddies enables younger children to feel safe and cared for while older children feel valued and respected. It is designed to enhance existing buddy programs or introduce a buddy program to primary schools for the first time.  The evidence-based framework complements existing school welfare programs, is easy to implement and links to national curriculum initiatives.
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Visit amf.org.au for more information about the Alannah & Madeline Foundation.

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Scoresby Primary School
​11 Ingrid Street, Scoresby, VIC 3179
(03) 9763 7484
scoresby.ps@education.vic.gov.au
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    • Our Staff
    • School Council
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  • Our Students
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      • The Resilience Project
      • Respectful Relationships
      • eSmart
      • The Friendship Saver Program
      • Better Buddies
      • School Chaplain
      • OnPsych
      • Child Safety
    • Student Leadership >
      • School Leaders
    • Transition >
      • Prep 2022
  • Our Parents
    • Compass
    • Newsletter
    • Breakfast Club
    • Subway
    • Uniform
    • PFA
    • Policies and Documentation
  • Our Core Focus
  • Excellence For All
    • Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Program
    • Tutor Learning Program
    • Victorian High Ability Program
    • Happy Handwriting
    • QuickSmart
    • MiniLit
  • Enrichment Programs
    • Maths Olympiad
    • Coding Club
    • Kitchen Garden Program
  • Enrolment