Yorkdale Central School is tackling bullying, and recently took to the streets to raise awareness of their cause. Students at the school took part in a K-8 Advocacy Walk in order to as part of a day recognizing both Day of Pink and We Day.
Kids did two things over the day. One was wear pink, a movement that began in Canada after a student in Nova Scotia wearing pink was bullied, and has spread across the country as a way of recognizing the damage bullying causes. The second was taking a vow of silence over 24 hours, represented by pink tape, which is to recognize women and children around the world who are unable to speak for themselves. Students who wanted to receive the symbolic tape brought in a non-perishable food item.
Principal Shaune Beatty says that the students have embraced the different projects, and kids were ready with their donations, home-made signs and pink clothing. He says that he hopes the students go on to influence people within the greater community to raise awareness of issues such as safe schools and equal rights for all.
“Our world doesn’t end at the doors of Yorkdale School so we’re trying to do our best.”
