Anti-Bullying Week at St Mary’s: “Power for Good”
At St Mary’s, we are deeply committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and included. With your support, Anti-Bullying Week once again provided a valuable opportunity for our whole community to come together and promote kindness, respect, and understanding.
This year’s Anti-Bullying Week took place from Monday 10th to Friday 14th November, with the national theme “Power for Good”. Throughout the week, students explored how they can use their voices to make a positive difference by speaking out, supporting others, and standing up for what is right.
Odd Socks Day – Monday 10th November
We began the week with Odd Socks Day, a fun celebration of individuality. Students and staff arrived wearing an array of colourful, mismatched socks—reminding us all that our differences should be embraced. As always, participation was optional, and those who preferred not to take part attended in their regular school uniform.
Activities Throughout the Week
Across the week, students took part in a wide range of activities designed to deepen their understanding of kindness and how to support one another. During form time, tutors shared video clips, led discussions, and guided students through worksheets focusing on how to recognise, respond to, and report bullying. Each form room also displayed the lyrics to this year’s Anti-Bullying Week poem, offering a daily reminder of the importance of compassion and respect.
Support Beyond the Classroom
Students also had access to The Sandbox, a free online mental health support service for young people. As part of the week’s events, The Sandbox hosted a “Let’s Play Minecraft for Anti-Bullying Week” session, where qualified therapists answered questions about cyberbullying and online safety in an engaging and supportive environment.
We are grateful to all students, staff, parents, and carers for helping make Anti-Bullying Week such a meaningful and positive experience. Together, we showed that every member of our community has the Power for Good. Just like our socks, we are all different—and those differences are what make St Mary’s a vibrant, welcoming, and inclusive place to learn.
