Students unite for Anti-bullying week

This week is a nationwide Anti-Bullying week, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance.

Representatives from the School Council are leading the school’s involvement with the scheme this week, under the leadership of Assistant Headteacher Mr Garvey.

Anti-Bullying Week shines a spotlight on bullying and encourages all children, teachers and parents to take action against bullying throughout the year.

Numerous events are taking place throughout the school this week to highlight the ways in which the school community can support each other against forms of bullying. These events include films being shown at lunchtime, anti-bullying wristbands being sold and paper chains with anti-bullying messages being created. On Thursday lunchtime, students are invited to wear “Superhero” capes to unite against bullying, and students will also able to make superhero masks.

Well done to all the students involved in promoting this week, with special thanks to Year 13 students Izzy Younger and Lauren Alright for running some of the lunchtime sessions.

More information can be found about Anti Bullying week, using the link below.

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