On Friday 15 August, our school marked Bullying No Way Day with a powerful message led by our Senior students. They spoke to younger grades about something even more impactful than saying “no” to bullying — the importance of kindness, compassion, and the courage to speak up.

Through thoughtful conversations, they showed how small actions can create big change — like offering a smile, lending a hand, or saying a kind word.

Kindness looks like:

• Noticing when someone is left out
• Helping a friend who’s struggling
• Saying “hello” or “thank you”
• Standing up for someone who needs support

Compassion means:

• Caring about how others feel — even if you don’t know them well

Our Seniors encouraged everyone to:

1. Use kind words — “please,” “thank you,” “are you okay?”
2. Include others — invite someone to join in, even if they’re not a close friend
3. Listen and care — sometimes, listening is the greatest gift
4. Speak up — if you see something wrong, tell a trusted adult
5. Be a role model — kindness inspires kindness

They reminded us that you don’t need superpowers to make a difference — every smile, kind word, and act of compassion matters.