B® COMMUNITY ® NEWS PUTTING THE FUN IN FUNDRAISER TIM WHITNELI twhitnell@metrolar . Schools throughout the Halton District © School Board have numerous a« tivities and initiatives planned around the theme of bullying. Nov. 19-23 is designated Education -as Awareness tion Week. The goal of the activi- ties is to encourage and promote respect for every- ; Bullying and Preven- one while increasing awareness and prevention of bullying. "The Halton District School Board ~absolutely supports and highlights Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week as a pri- ority to making students must feel welcomed, safe and secure in their schools," said Stuart Miller, the public board's director of education. Ra ic The Power of 10 photo Members of team Meraki Magic have fun at the Milton-based Power of 10 static cycling event at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre on Octobér 13. The event drew hundreds of participants and raised $83,000 for the Lighthouse for Grieving Children. by the Ontario Ministry of BULLYING TO BE TACKLED = WITH AWARENESS ACTIVITIES 101 15 that oy explore ind their potential and strength "We endeavour to pre vide an inclusive and re spectful learning environ ment to make this possi ble. "This week, and throughout the school year, we strive to empha- size and work to demon strate to our students and i pd staff that we all have a role in showing respect and kindness for each other," added Miller. Schools are hosting various events during the week as well as through- out November. These include: 'Robert Little Public School -- The Acton ele- mentary school is partici- pating in a #choosekind social media campaign throughout the week. hosting a Take ment, (Gave a Com t Day hey Park © High The Oakville school has a ng schedule of ac tivities planned highlight culture and beliefs fair Nov. 15 comprising than 20 presenters from the community. chool is also host- ing therapy dogs on Nov. » « son High School With 2 activities planned all week the Burlington school will be running a social media campaign us- ing the hashtag #spread- kindness to mobilize stu- dents to take a stand against bullying. Students and staff will be encouraged to post sticky notes with positive messages throughout the New Street school. It has scheduled a Pink Shirt Day on November 22. aR: ating Stories Free Fanuly Literacy Events ~ Presents... ole al et »- Amara hip rw ames 2h - dep Tn TE Figo nats THE MUSICAL i: Sunday, November 18 - 2:00 pm FustOntario Arts Centre Malton (For children & families) -e * 2 he al oyien, 6, won: Gift certificate Performed by Electric Moon Theatre Company. Haar bp gh a re Based on the hit comic strip series by Lincoln Peirce, ot hia ny ae) oat isis nr rote f =r ool v ; AN Bi Free Tickets Available Now. ie Visit WW. mpl.on. ca/C elebratingStories for details. Sponsored by: 2 TO Loon J Mulion "i [SIS adHalton on) Ji anus E 3 ws 70. Pr 4s . CE ------ NF NA Set riy el dine date = Te cvw a ° W092" uojjeyapisul JOQUIBAON 'Aeps 8102 Si