At St. Patrick’s N.S., Cornanool, we are proud to take part in the national Bí Cineálta (Be Kind) anti-bullying initiative. This important programme, launched by the Department of Education, supports schools in fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusion.

The Bí Cineálta initiative is about more than just preventing bullying — it is about building positive relationships across our school community. By promoting kindness and empathy, we are helping our pupils to grow into confident, caring, and responsible young people.

What does Bí Cineálta mean for our school?

• Creating opportunities for children to learn about empathy, respect, and inclusion.
• Ensuring that our Anti-Bullying Policy is clear, active, and understood by all.
• Providing pupils with safe ways to report and talk about concerns.
• Supporting teachers and staff with training and resources.
• Encouraging parents to work in partnership with us in building a safe and caring environment.

What does it mean for pupils?

Our pupils are at the heart of the Bí Cineálta initiative. Through class discussions, workshops, and activities, they learn to:

• Recognise bullying behaviour.
• Understand the importance of kindness and respect.
• Stand up for themselves and others in a positive way.
• Know who they can talk to if they need help.

Our Commitment

At Cornanool, we believe that every child has the right to feel safe, respected, and valued. The Bí Cineálta initiative strengthens our ongoing commitment to creating a school environment where bullying has no place and kindness is at the core of everything we do.

Together, by choosing kindness, we can ensure that our school continues to be a welcoming, safe, and supportive place for everyone.