Klemzig students say no to bullying

Anti-bullying campaign at Klemzig Primary. Decla,n 6, and Rachel, 5. Picture: Roy Vandervegt Source: adelaidenow

STUDENTS at Klemzig Primary School know when it comes to promoting an anti-bullying message, actions speak louder than words.

The school's 250 students spelt out 'Bullying. No Way' by linking arms on the oval as part of National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence last Friday (March 15).

The exercise was to show their commitment to a safe school environment.

Reception student Rachel, 5, said she did not like bullies because they made people sad.

"Bullying makes people feel like they don't have friends and it makes them sad, which is why we spelt out 'Bullying. No Way'," she said.

Year 5 student Shadia said that it was important to keep bullying out of the school.

"People realise it's not OK to bully when you do this sort of thing," she said.

"Bullying affects people badly ... and we want to keep that out of the school."

Meanwhile, six-year-old Declan said he did not like bullying because it upset people.

"I like to be friends with everyone because I don't want to make people cry," he said.

Assistant principal Meredith Scottney-Turbill said anti-bullying education was a vital part of the school's curriculum.

"It's part of a nationwide campaign to make our schools safe and to educate children about the harm that's done to a community when adults or children bully to control others," Ms Scottney-Turbill said.

Information about how to tackle bullying is available at bullyingnoway.com.au

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