An anti-harassment and anti-bullying policy is regarded by most researchers as the first and most important step in dealing with harassment and bullying.

All staff and students have the right to feel safe and comfortable at school, to travel to and from school feeling safe and to teach and learn in an environment free from harassment. Students and staff have a responsibility to keep the learning environment safe for all and to show respect for others and for property.

Harassment and bullying detract from a safe and effective learning environment and have a detrimental effect on self-esteem. They are therefore forbidden under the terms of the Katherine High School Student Code of Conduct.

An anti-harassment and anti-bullying policy is designed to fulfil the school’s obligations under the Public Sector Employment and Management Act, the NT Anti-Discrimination Act and the Federal Racial Discrimination Act. It also provides staff, students and parents with procedures to follow when dealing with harassment and bullying.