The student council have been doing our usual, making great activities for the school!

This time we’re having a Pink Shirt Day. Why is it important to celebrate Pink Shirt Day? Bullying in our schools and kura is a real problem. In fact, New Zealand has the third-highest rate of school bullying out of 36 OECD countries. 

Rangatahi/young people from the rainbow community face even higher rates of bullying. Studies show rangatahi who get bullied are far more likely to experience mental health issues like depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. We need your help to turn this around. Our rangatahi deserve to learn in a place where they feel safe and valued, and where they're not afraid to be themselves. 

Together, we can create schools and communities that celebrate our differences and practise inclusion and acceptance every day. It is an event for anti-bullying. Wear a Pink shirt to stop bullying. 

Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Canada, where two students took a stand against bullying.

When: Friday 11 June

How: Donate online: https://events.mentalhealth.org.nz/psd20-donate

Wear pink!

The wait is over! We are pleased to let you know that you can now purchase your Pink Shirt Day campaign t-shirt!

Buy your t-shirt online today from our exclusive retail partner, Cotton On, or in selected stores around Aotearoa.

100% of net proceeds from t-shirt sales go directly back into the Pink Shirt Day kaupapa - enabling the Mental Health Foundation to run Pink Shirt Day, raise awareness about bullying prevention and provide resources that promote inclusive workplaces, schools and communities nationwide. 

Events on the Day/Week

Monday - Thursday: DIY Poster Competition 

Friday

12.45pm: Dance off in Wharehui

1.30pm: Drone Photo (make an outline of a pink shirt with bodies on the court)

2pm Assembly - caring and courage awards, announce poster winners

Many thanks

The Student Council