Sep 18, 2024

On September 12, 2024, the RK MacDonald  wore pink to signify that bullying is unacceptable in our workplace – and that we as a community will not accept bullying. Our Core Values of Compassion, Respect, and Safety define our culture and our role modeling of our Core Values is an effective way to help a bully stop being a bully!

Staff during the Anti-Bullying Day 2024 at the RK MacDonald

For Anti-Bullying Day staff were requested to:

  • Wear pink on September 12th
  • Take a few minutes to reflect on the quotes below
  • And most importantly, let management know of anyone being bullied so they can create a safe space (onsite or offsite), reach out, and start the conversation

 

“People say sticks and stones may break your bones, but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.” – Demi Lovato

“I allowed myself to be bullied because I was scared and didn’t know how to defend myself. I was bullied until I prevented a new student from being bullied. By standing up for him, I learned to stand up for myself” – Jackie Chan

“We explain when someone is cruel or acts like a bully, you do not stoop to their level. Our motto is when they go low, you go high.” – Michelle Obama

“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” – Desmond Tutu

Family Council during the Anti-Bullying Day 2024 at the RK MacDonald

To do nothing reinforces the bully’s behavior is acceptable – it’s never acceptable!