School unites against bullies
STUDENTS and staff came together to unite against bullying by creating a stunning piece of artwork.
The event at All Hallows Catholic College saw 1,200 fingerprints added to a large mural that took the shape of a teardrop.
The artwork will now be put on show in the school as an anti-bullying message.
The project was spearheaded by the school council as part of its annual bullying prevention initiative.
Katie Wilson, head girl, said: “The College Council came together to produce a mural in the shape of a teardrop, giving each student and member of staff the chance to add their own fingerprint to unite and stand up to bullying of all types.”
Martin Blades, assistant principal, said: “Each year students get involved in an activity that promotes All Hallows being against bullying of any type.
“In recent years students have got involved in varied activities that include signing e-pledges to make a stand against bullying, producing an antibullying video and having a plane fly over the college at the same time as the whole college was standing on the field spelling out the words ‘All Hallows is against Bullying’. The photograph of this can still be found in reception and on the internet.
“This year the College Council decided that all students and staff should add their fingerprint to a large mural that took the shape of a teardrop.
“This was a powerful message that our community is united against all forms of bullying.
“The mural will take pride of place on display in a central location for all students and staff to see.
“The completed mural had over 1,200 fingerprints and was completed throughout late February and early March.”