The theme for Anti-Bullying Week 2023 is "Make A Noise About Bullying." This event is an important initiative aimed at raising awareness about bullying and promoting a culture of kindness, respect, and inclusivity in schools and communities.
Here is a great short film which teachers can share with their students.
In 2023, Anti-Bullying Week will take place from Monday, November 13th, to Friday, November 17th. The week will begin with Odd Socks Day on Monday, November 13th. On Odd Socks Day, both adults and children are encouraged to wear odd socks as a way to celebrate what makes each individual unique and different. It's a fun and symbolic way to show support for diversity and inclusivity.
Our Secrets of the Opera storyworld series showcases inspiring human stories that will get students to think more deeply about bullying and the effect it can have. Students have the opportunity to meet a range of inspiring people with fascinating stories and are invited to consider how bullying affects others in a highly personal way. Students can:
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Explore the Big Ballet Studio storyworld and meet Michal, a young man with aspirations to become an ice hockey player, who unexpectedly discovered his love and talent for ballet.
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Discover activities that challenge the idea of gender stereotypes.
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Discuss the reasons why Michal was initially reluctant to reveal his ballet career to his friends.
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Meet opera prompter Lini, in the Main Stage storyworld. Find out why Lini set aside her dreams of being an opera singer because of the judgemental behaviour of her peers.