Pupils at a primary school in Southport have worn odd socks to make a statement about rejecting bullying.
Children at Linaker Primary School wore odd socks as part of anti-bullying week, with staff also donning odd socks in a symbolic display of embracing difference.
Anti-bullying week, which took place earlier this month, had the theme of “Power for Good”.
The annual event, coordinated by the Anti-Bullying Alliance, encourages young people to use their “power” to speak out against bullying, support one another, and build a more supportive environment.
There’s a serious message behind the fun, with the Anti-Bullying Alliance encouraging pupils and staff to pull on odd socks to show we’re all unique and different, encouraging everyone to be kind to each other and respect each other’s individuality.
Linaker Primary School is part of the award winning Endeavour Learning Trust of schools, who recently were voted the ‘Most Inspirational Multi Academy Trust’ in the Northwest.
Mark Cunniffe, headteacher at Linaker Primary School, said:
“It was inspiring to see our children and staff taking a visible stand against bullying, which we have a zero-tolerance policy on at Linaker.
“Our diverse and varied school community is what makes Linaker such a warm and welcoming school, and we’re proud to embrace the difference in all of us.”
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