As schools across the country celebrate the importance of difference for anti-bullying week, one school’s anti-bullying ambassadors are stepping up their support to help more students.
Lees Brook Academy, part of the Archway Learning Trust, last year celebrated 12 of its students receiving their Anti-Bullying Ambassador badges under The Diana Awards.
Since then, they have been working towards their Wellbeing badge, have held a teacher appreciation lunch and gathered thank you cards and messages from students. They have also held several open mics, bringing students together to celebrate many talents. The ambassadors have also written a student friendly policy and have published this around the school.
Now they are looking to reach more people. This month they will be starting drop-in sessions for students to attend during social time if they would like support or information.
November 13 will also mark Odd Socks Day, the start of Anti-Bullying Week, and the school is encouraging students to wear odd socks to celebrate difference.
Nicola Moore, mental health lead at the school, said: “The ambassadors are doing a great job and make themself known to students, they have worked hard to get the message out that bullying is not acceptable and continue to deliver the message. During anti-bullying week, ambassadors are leading on assemblies to the rest of the school to share their message and the importance of shouting out about bullying.”
Riley, has been an anti-bullying ambassador since February 2023, he said: “It has been a delight being Anti-Bullying Ambassador and discussing future plans in our meeting with other ambassadors to support students dealing with bullying. Since completing the Princess Diana Award, I have helped so many people and feel I am making a great impact as an Anti-Bullying Ambassador within the school.”
