It’s Anti-Bullying Week! As a proud member of the Anti-Bullying Alliance, VICTA is delighted to be celebrating this very important week, from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November. Join in with us on the VICTA Student Portal to learn more and encourage others to use their Power for Good.
Power for Good
This Anti-Bullying Week, young people are being empowered to use their Power for Good to safely speak up and raise awareness
when they see bullying, face to face or online.
How have you used your Power for Good?
Comment on this post or email students@victa.org.uk letting us know how you could use your power to create something good. It could be something like having the courage to stand up for someone at school, helping a friend, or using your words to spread kindness. Whatever it is, let us know how you’ve shown someone you care! We want to say thank you and show everyone what a difference you’ve made.
Let’s use our Power for Good
More about Anti-Bullying Week
The Anti-Bullying Alliance’s call to action
- Millions of people are affected by bullying, but it doesn’t have to be this way.
- At school or home, in the community or online, you can use your Power for Good to end bullying for good. Whether you are a young person, a teacher, a parent, an influencer, or a politician, it is all of our responsibility to take action to prevent bullying.
- We can all recognise that everyone is different and deserves to feel empowered by their individuality.
You can find out more here.
What’s happening across the week?
- Anti-Bullying Alliance patron, CBBC and CBeebies star Andy Day will lead celebrity support for the campaign, with his band Andy and the Odd Socks. The band will be releasing a toe-tapping song to mark Odd Socks Day on the first day of Anti-Bullying Week.
- Odd Socks Day – on Monday 10 November, don your odd socks to celebrate what makes us all unique and different.
- Schools and youth workers can download the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s free teaching resource pack, complete with themed assemblies.
Hear from the VCITA Changemakers
Jerri’s article on My Power Through Understanding
Millie’s short story for 0 to 7s, The Rainbow Cane
Millie’s short story for teens, The Art of Being Seen
Where to find support
You’ll find lots of information on the wellbeing sections of the Student Portal that can point you in the direction of organisations who can help. Follow the link that relates to your age group to find out more.
