Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week provided a valuable opportunity for us to come together and reaffirm the importance of creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students at Evergreen School. We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and respected, and we are committed to fostering a culture where kindness and empathy are at the heart of everything we do.

Bullying, whether it happens in person or online, can have a lasting impact on students’ well-being and academic success. As a school community, it is our shared responsibility—educators, families, and students alike—to nurture an environment where respect, understanding, and kindness thrive.

Throughout the week, students engaged in a variety of activities designed to raise awareness, promote empathy, and encourage positive behaviors. These activities served as a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness—whether offering a compliment, standing up for someone, or simply reaching out to a classmate—can make a world of difference.

By working together, we can continue to build a positive school culture where every student feels supported and empowered to be their best selves.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space for all and see below some examples from the week.

Grade 5 students explored the difference between rude, mean and bullying behaviour.  They then role-played various scenarios to differentiate between the three further solidifying their understanding.

Grade 3 students discussed the impact that bullying can have on others and created individual pledges about being kind to one another which they then transformed into a bulletin board display to spread kindness.

Kindergarten students listened to the mentor text “What Does It Mean To Be Kind” by Rana DiOrio, brainstormed the different ways they can be kind and created a “Kindness Jar.”  They then drew pictures and wrote sentences about ways in which they each could be kind like helping to clean the tables, holding open a door for someone else and helping someone in my classroom.

Sincerely,

Angela McPhee

Principal