Carryduff school to take part in major anti-bullying drive

Carryduff school to take part in major anti-bullying drive

19 September 2012

ST. Ita’s Primary School in Carryduff has already signed up to take part in this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, which will be held in November.

Children from the local school will take part in the Everybody is Somebody creative competition, the results of which will be displayed during the awareness raising week.

Schools and youth groups across Northern Ireland are being urged to register for this year’s event before Friday, September 28. Last year over 600 schools participated in the event.

Anti-Bullying Week is co-ordinated by the Northern Ireland Anti-Bullying Forum (NIABF), which is hosted by the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) NI and funded by the Department of Education.

St. Ita’s principal, Ms. Joanne Browne, said Anti-Bullying Week would play an important role in her school calendar.

“We have been involved in the anti-bullying campaign since our school opened in September 2005,” she said.

“The anti-bullying campaign has a very meaningful focus each year which we can all relate to and which helps us focus on our anti-bullying policy.

“It provides a time in the year when all stakeholders examine their role in stamping out bullying.

“The resources available are wonderful and very accessible to all age groups. Lots of discussion at home and at school, art work, role play and school based competitions ensure that children are aware of our anti- bullying procedures and their right to a safe and happy learning environment.”