The event at New Norfolk was organised to acknowledge the work of student leaders in trying to stop bullying and discrimination .

Premier Lara Giddings said she was among the many people who, at one time or another, have been a victim of bullying.

''When I was a boarder I experienced about three years of bullying,'' she said.

''For some people it toughens them up and for some people it breaks them and that's why we just can't tolerate it.

''We are all valued for whoever we are and what we should be doing is helping to build the self esteem up of those in our communities not trying to undermine it.''

Ms Giddings and Education Minister Nick McKim joined students, community leaders, councillors and fellow MPs in a march.

Mr McKim said his department's Learner Wellbeing and Behaviour Policy was there to help ensure schools were safe, respectful and inclusive .

''Bullying in any form is not acceptable in Tasmanian schools and we want to ensure our students and staff are safe,'' Mr McKim said.

''Students are more likely to do well and to behave well in a caring, supportive environment where the relationships are respectful.''