Anti-Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying week takes place from Monday 15th to Friday the 19th of November 2021 and the theme is “One Kind Word”. Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how the little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us.

Some points of action - It starts with one kind word!

• Ask if someone’s OK. Say you’re sorry. Just say hi
• In a world that can sometimes feel like it’s filled with negativity, one kind word can provide a moment of hope. It can be a turning point. It can change someone’s perspective. It can change their day. It can change the course of a conversation and break the cycle of bullying.
• Best of all, one kind word leads to another. Kindness fuels kindness. So, from your phones to your homes, together, your actions can make a difference and chain reaction that powers positivity.

This week during Anti-Bullying week we are asking you to take time to familiarise yourself with the Dignity at Work Policy which can be accessed via the Learning Engine Click here

The College has 4 Dignity at Work Advisors who are there to support and help you and can be contacted on the following mediums.

• Tom Trainor - Downpatrick (across various sites) - Tel 07585676567 - Email ttrainor@serc.ac.uk
• Colum Toner - Downpatrick - Email and skype ctoner@serc.ac.uk
• Charlie Curley - Lisburn - Tel 02892 677225 ext. 1104 Mobile 07867398197 - Email and skype ccurley@serc.ac.uk
• Clare Williamson - Lisburn - Tel 02892 626751 ext. 8631 Mobile 07919597703 - Email cwilliamson@serc.ac.uk

In support of Anti Bullying week Parenting NI are running a workshop for parents on Working Together to stop bullying on the 17th November 2021 at 10.00 am to 11.00 am.

The workshop includes:

• Identifying strategies for children and parents to cope with bullying
• Tips on recognising bullying and promoting kindness
• Tips on how we can work together to stop bullying

To register for the session click here