St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Blue Friday Day for Antibullying week 2022
On Friday 18th November we had blue Friday. On blue Friday everyone dresses in blue, or wears at least an item of blue to recognise anti-bullying week.
(BLUE - Be Lovely and Understanding to Everyone)
Each class made promises and pledged to help stop bullying, and then in the playground together we shared our pledges with everyone in the school Even our youngest nursery children made some pledges with their teacher. Mrs Marini (our chair of Governors) came and helped us remember these promise by releasing biodegradable confetti from confetti canons after we had read our promises. Have a look at our promises/pledges and photos below.
The theme of Reach Out came about following consultation with teachers and pupils by the Anti-Bullying Alliance which coordinates Anti-Bullying Week every year in England and Wales. Teachers and children wanted a theme that empowered them to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes.
- Bullying affects millions of lives and can leave us feeling hopeless. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If we challenge it, we can change it. And it starts by reaching out.
- Whether it’s in school, at home, in the community or online, let’s reach out and show each other the support we need. Reach out to someone you trust if you need to talk. Reach out to someone you know is being bullied. Reach out and consider a new approach.
- And it doesn’t stop with young people. From teachers to parents and influencers to politicians, we all have a responsibility to help each other reach out. Together, let’s be the change we want to see. Reflect on our own behaviour, set positive examples and create kinder communities.
- It takes courage, but it can change lives. So, this Anti-Bullying Week, let’s come together and reach out to stop bullying.
