By Pete McIntyre

Pink Shirt Day in schools

Feb 26, 2020 | 5:29 AM

Pink Shirt Day activities in the Vernon School District will vary from school to school, but most schools will be hosting assembles and speaking about kindness.

The anti-bullying day is a day when people wear mainly a pink shirt to symbolize a stand against bullying, an idea that originated in Canada.

RCMP School Liaison Officer Cst. Chris Terleski will be visiting some schools with a specially-colored pink police vehicle.

(Courtesy BX Elementary School/Twitter)

Mission Hill Elementary will have Samantha Sewell, pageant queen and global change leader, attending their assembly.

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About 3,000 students will be wearing pink shirts given to them thanks to support from a number of local businesses.

“Our teachers and staff work hard to provide a safe, healthy and respectful learning community for our students, so they are able to build a strong foundation for a bright future,” said Maritza Reilly, media and communications with School District 22. “We strive to make our schools safe and inclusive for everyone. The community response to this initiative has been greatly appreciated and together, we are making a tremendous stand against bullying.”

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Students throughout the province are gathering today to share stories of positivity and kindness, and to say no to bullying.

The theme of this year’s Pink Shirt Day is “Lift each other up.”

An Adolescent Health Survey (in 2018) showed 14 per cent of B.C students had been cyberbullied, and 54 per cent of gay and lesbian high school students had experienced discrimination because of their sexual orientation.

“I feel proud to stand together with B.C.’s courageous young people today, as we all work together to celebrate diversity and acceptance and say no to bullying,” said Premier John Horgan. “Bullying in all forms is unacceptable, whether it’s online or face to face. We need strong communities within our schools where no student feels alone. By working together to protect and support each other with kindness, tolerance and acceptance, we’re building a safer B.C. for everyone.”

by Pete McIntyre

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