‘We all want to be buddies, not bullies’

SUNDOWNER – Curro battles the bullies.

The children were encouraged to be creative with their posters to show they will not be bullies.

Curro Aurora Independent School is encouraging its children to be buddies rather than bullies.

The school has zero tolerance for bullying and for the last four weeks has been running a campaign against bullying.

Curro Aurora Independent School principal Christiaan Maree along with children from Grade 6 pledge to combat bullying.

The children all made unique posters to show that they will be buddies and not bullies.

Be a buddy and not a bully is what the children of Curro Aurora Independent School said to combat bullying.

The children coloured their handprints to show they will be buddies and not bullies.

Principal Christiaan Maree said the school takes bullying very seriously because it is a reality and happens at every school at a local and international level.

“We want to equip our children with the tools to deal with bullying.

“There are three steps to take when dealing with bullying which include telling the person who is bullying you to stop it, to walk away and then report it to an adult immediately.”

Each class made a pledge and promised to be buddies and not bullies.

The children also made posters with their handprints as well as sang an anti-bullying song called Lean on Me by Bruno Mars.

Boys and girls of Curro Aurora Independent School will be buddies and not bullies.

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