The mission of St Patrick’s College is for staff and students, supported by parents, to work together to provide for the growth of each individual by building mutual respect and responsibility within a secure and supportive structure. This draws on fundamental Gospel values of the intrinsic worth and dignity of each person and of service to others: "Love one another as I have loved you" (Jn 13:34) Each member of the St Patrick’s College community shares the collective responsibility to ensure every member feels safe, supported and valued at all times. Bullying in any form is never acceptable.

• to provide a safe, secure learning environment for all.
• to create a supportive climate and break the code of secrecy.
• to raise awareness of the issues involved with bullying and provide information to students, staff and parents.
• to support and empower targetted students.
• to implement procedures to address bullying behaviour and so develop in those involved respect for others.

Bullying is the misuse of power, position or privilege.
It is done to intimidate, coerce, create fear, control, embarrass, exclude, or cause pain or discomfort.
It may be:

• verbal, physical, social, or psychological.
• planned or unintentional.
• individual or group actions.
• of an isolated or continual nature.