Our transition class took part in New Zealand's annual pink shirt day movement designed to help stamp out bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting kindness and inclusion.

Our Pink Shirt Day was quite a success.  It was not only a fun day where we all dressed up in our pink clothes, but was also a valuable learning opportunity to explore the important meaning behind "Pink Shirt Day".   

We talked about what bullying is, shared examples of what bullying can look like and learned about what we can do if we experience bullying or if someone else is being bullied. 

Our goal is to spread aroha and kindness and end bullying in our communities.  It is our transition student's goal to keep this kaupapa going all year round and not just on Pink Shirt Day!

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora!
Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

Photo credit goes to Az (one of our students) for capturing this great photo. 

Click on this link Pink Shirt Day link to find more out about this great event. 

Celebrating Pink Shirt Day is part of a wider programme that takes place each morning where learners identify an international or community event that is happening on that day. They participate in a range of activities to help increase their awareness of life beyond school and to allow them to practice communication goals associated with expressing ideas, using describing words, giving opinions and asking questions.