The number of reported cases of bullying is down in School District 8.
Learning specialist Jill Jollineau says the district has begun hammering home the message in kindergartern about what constitutes acceptable behaviour with the belief, the earlier you do this, the better
She feels they're making inroads in tackling the problem although it's alot tougher to guage the psychological impact when the bullying does not involve physical injuries.
Jollineau tells CHSJ News there should be no confusion about the policy and consequences which are, in her view, clear.
City Police have said they would like to see more consistency in how that policy is interpreted and acted upon by the various schools around the district.