Pupils at the Royal Hospital School have been marking National Anti-Bullying Week.
The theme chosen by the Anti-Bulling Alliance is ‘Choose Respect’, with the aim of sending a message to young people that bullying is a behaviour choice, and by choosing respect for others, even when we might disagree with them, we create a positive atmosphere in which to live and learn.
Pupils at the school have been promoting and discussing this theme over the week culminating in a whole-school gathering to spell out the word ‘RESPECT!’ in a mark of their understanding and commitment to the cause.
Leigh Corbould, Assistant Head (Pastoral), said: “We are delighted to be involved in this national campaign which is part of our overarching approach to anti-bullying at RHS. In September this year, we hosted the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Ambassador Programme for young people and staff from schools across the region and our trained and pupil-led Peer Support Mentors work alongside the Anti-Bullying Committee (ABC) to prioritise acts of kindness and prevent bullying behaviour within our community.”