April 10, 2013
Over 17,000 Students in 345 Schools Participating in Red Cross Day of Pink
Over 17,000 students in 345 schools across the province are participating in the Red Cross Day of Pink today to raise awareness of the prevention of bullying, Premier Greg Selinger said today.
“I want to congratulate all of the students, educators, parents and community members who are participating in the Day of Pink and standing up against bullying. We all have a role to play in making our schools safe and accepting places where all students get a strong start,” said Selinger.
Students are wearing pink today to raise awareness of all forms of bullying. The Day of Pink movement started after a gay youth was bullied in a Nova Scotia high school for wearing a pink T-shirt. In response, his classmates bought and wore their own pink shirts in a show of solidarity. Organizers estimate thousands of youths and adults in schools and communities across Canada will participate in this year’s events.
The premier noted that through its Anti-Bullying Action Plan, the province has introduced Bill 18, the Safe and Inclusive Schools Act, which will give educators new tools to prevent cyberbullying and support students who want to organize groups and activities that improve student safety.
Other actions the province is taking to stop bullying include:
PREMIER COMMENDS STUDENTS FOR TAKING ACTION TO STOP BULLYING
– – –Over 17,000 Students in 345 Schools Participating in Red Cross Day of Pink
“I want to congratulate all of the students, educators, parents and community members who are participating in the Day of Pink and standing up against bullying. We all have a role to play in making our schools safe and accepting places where all students get a strong start,” said Selinger.
Students are wearing pink today to raise awareness of all forms of bullying. The Day of Pink movement started after a gay youth was bullied in a Nova Scotia high school for wearing a pink T-shirt. In response, his classmates bought and wore their own pink shirts in a show of solidarity. Organizers estimate thousands of youths and adults in schools and communities across Canada will participate in this year’s events.
The premier noted that through its Anti-Bullying Action Plan, the province has introduced Bill 18, the Safe and Inclusive Schools Act, which will give educators new tools to prevent cyberbullying and support students who want to organize groups and activities that improve student safety.
Other actions the province is taking to stop bullying include:
- expanding the Tell Them From Me online survey so that schools can hear directly from grade 4 to 12 students in 550 schools across Manitoba on how they can improve safety and prevent bullying;
- hosting a Safe and Caring Schools Provincial Leadership Forum on Friday, May 10, which will bring together students, teachers, administrators and experts on school safety to share strategies on how to make schools safe and inclusive learning environments;
- providing new resources and supports to educate parents, teachers and students to help them identify, prevent and deal with bullying; and
- continuing support for Safe Schools Manitoba, a unique partnership between the provincial government, schools, law enforcement, social service agencies, parent councils, professional associations and community agencies.
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