What would you do if you saw a bank being robbed? Or a house on fire? Or a car go off the road? It might not be safe to rush into the scene, but you’d call 9-1-1, right? It’s like that when you see bullying. It might not feel safe to jump into the situation at the moment, but you can still help the person being bullied. How? Tell an adult, be a friend to the kid being bullied, convince others to stand up against bullying. What other ideas do you have? Heroes and heroines don’t need super powers. They just need to do what they can—even a small step behind the scenes—to help make a difference.
Feb. 22 was Pink Shirt Day, a day to show that the CPC community stands against Bullying. On Feb. 22, 2007 Travis Prince and David Sheppard 2 grade 12 students decided to stand up for a grade 9 boy who was being bullied by his classmates for wearing a pink shirt. This small gesture has turned into a national symbol of anti-bullying. If you would like to get involved, or learn more about this national initiative, visit www.pinkshirtday.ca
