Racism

"I think the best thing for you to do is to try to stamp out the bullying culture within your school. "

Talk to a teacher about setting up a 'no tolerance' society. Your school should already have an anti-bullying policy, but my having a group of kids in a society it gives kids who are being bullied someone to go to to talk about it without having to speak directly to a teacher, and a place where they can feel safe, and know that the people there have been through what they are going through. Peer counselling schemes are a great way for students to discuss there problems and make the first step towards seeking advice and professional help.

 Also, fight the urge to hate yourself. They are the ones with the problems, not you. Don't spend your free time trying to work out why they're picking on you, it isn't your fault, and you should be out there living it up! Don't be tempted to bunk off or skive school because of the bullies. By going in everyday and answering the register it is a triumph over the bullies, because you're showing them that you have a right to be there and they're not going to win. Stand tall and be proud of who you are. When you're feeling low, think of all the good stuff about you, and how wonderful you are. Think of all your achievements: the great essay you wrote for English, the piece of coursework you got a fab mark for - why would you want to kill such a wonderful, fantastic, amazing person? Next time one of them insults you, just say 'You're entitled to your own opinion' calmly and politely and walk off.

Remember, your school has an obligation to protect you from bullies. If your school isn't doing enough then you can make a formal complaint to the Local Education Authority. If these people are disrupting you, and disrupting your learning and your rights then they should be thrown out, it's that simple. If you're still not happy after the LEA have intervened, then you may want to consider moving schools. It may seem extreme, but remember that you have big exams coming up, and you want to be able to concentrate on doing well in them, and not on the bullying.

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