Nov. 17, 2011
for immediate release
PDF version of media advisory

Calgary Board of Education schools participate in National Bullying Awareness Week Activities

CALGARY — In recognition of National Bullying Awareness Week, Nov. 14-18, CBE schools are holding special events with students on anti-bullying behaviours. National Bullying Awareness Week gives students an opportunity to discuss bullying, take part in anti-bullying events and make bold statements against bullying. Media are invited to attend anti-bullying events at the following schools on Friday, Nov. 18.

Patrick Airlie School Event 
A student assembly will include students taking the oath from Power of One and a pink ribbon tying ceremony that will involve every student in the school.

Ian Bazalgette School Event
Students and staff will be wearing pink shirts for the second year in a row to honour this day. When students pay $5 for a “I Stand up to Bullying” shirt they sign a bully-free zone pledge.  Students and staff will be exploring and participating in various bullying awareness activities such as role playing and coping strategies. A group of Grade 8 students will be spending the day asking questions and videotaping student responses about experiences and the after effects of bullying.  This video montage will be edited and viewed by the entire school in December.

For more information please visit the link below:
We can all help prevent bullying.

-30-

Note: Principals have a responsibility to limit media coverage only to students approved for interviews. Reporters attending an event are requested to receive permission from a CBE contact before interviewing or photographing students. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter, and for joining us in celebrating public education.

Content Moderator: Communication Services
Web Administrator: Leslie Miller
Last Modified: January 10, 2012