Noticing the different ways people respond when someone is being bullied.
Exploring what it might take for someone to step in and support a person being bullied.
Considering how it may feel to be supported by people you did not expect.
Noticing how friendships and trust can grow after a shared experience.
Auggie and his classmate Jack are at a school camp when a group of older students from another school approach them. The older students shine a flashlight at Auggie's face and say unkind things about how he looks. Jack tries to stand up to them but the older students block them from leaving. Three classmates, Amos, Miles, and Henry, come back and tell the older students to back off. A physical confrontation follows before the Beecher Prep group runs to safety. The clip ends with the classmates forming a bond.
• What did you notice happening in this clip?
• How do you think Auggie felt when the older students started targeting him?
• What did Amos, Miles, and Henry do when they saw what was happening?
• Why do you think it can be hard to step in when someone is being treated unkindly?
• How do you think Auggie felt when his classmates came back to help?
• Has there been a time when someone stood up for you or you stood up for someone else?
• What are some ways a person could support someone who is being bullied?
• How do you think things between Auggie and his classmates will be different after this?
The questions within this guide are designed to open dialogue and facilitate discussion around the relevant topics. It is up to the user to adapt as needed to best suit the person they are supporting. A neuroaffirming approach was central to the design of these resources and remains essential to their application. This means recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, communicate, and experience the world, ensuring all conversations are led with curiosity, respect, and without judgement. These resources are a starting point. Trust your knowledge of the person you are supporting to shape the conversation from there.
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