Kindness is the key to Anti-Bullying Week 2023

Anti-Bullying Week took place on 13-17 November 2023 with this year’s theme being ‘Make A Noise’, to promote a message to those who witness bullying taking place or are being bullied to speak up and tell a teacher or trusted adult and not suffer in silence.

We took part in Odd Socks Day on Monday to share our uniqueness.

Pupils have been spreading kindness in the LRC for Anti-Bullying Week (13-17 November).

The ‘Kindness Bingo’ aims to encourage kindness in and out of the classroom. Pupils can complete kind acts throughout the day and tick them off, or in the LRC. The pupils reflect on how it felt to be kind, and receive kindness.

Please read the wonderful poems below by some our pupils for Anti-Bullying Week:

Abi and Naomi
Year 7

Don’t bully.
It’s not right.
Just don’t.
There’s no need for a marauding fright.
You’re shooting peoples’ confidence away like dynamite…

Don’t bully.
It’s not healthy.
Just end it.
Your words are maiming others.
Just stop. Don’t cover up their wonders…

Don’t bully.
It’s not good.
Just stop.
Your anger diminishes joy
You need to learn, for you will destroy.

Don’t bully.
It’s not acceptable to.
Just quit it.
Your hatred bruises bodies
And it’s going to turn into a hobby…

I said stop.
Stop.
Bullying needs to come to an end.
Let’s work together, as a team, let’s all be friends.
So, reach out and just speak,
Because at last, it’s Anti-Bullying Week.

Mishika R
Year 7

Roses are red, rude words make me feel blue,
Why are you so mean, what have I even done to you?
What starts as a laugh,
Leads to a shove,
Your punches leave bruises,
And your cruel words leave scars,
You’re a bully,
A nobody,
Because you’re so insecure,
You will never beat me of that I am sure,
Next time you see me keep your words and hands to yourself,
I’m better than you,
What more can you do,
You have made me much stronger,
You matter no longer.

Evie T
Year 7

We hope the theme of kindness continues throughout the week and beyond.

Miss Rolle
Learning Resource & Innovation Hub Manager