Service Learning: Become a Superhero

National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence

Iron your capes 

Prepare your masks 

Make sure those superhero boots are ready for action! 

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to lead the charge against bullying. 

On Thursday 23 March, Shelford Junior School will become the home ground of the biggest group of superheroes our suburb has ever seen! Participants are asked to bring a gold coin donation. All funds raised will be donated to Bully Zero’s bullying prevention programs in schools, workplaces and community groups across Australia. Activities will take place in classrooms and during lunch time to support the fight against bullying. 

Bullying Facts 

• Approximately one in four Year 4 to Year 9 Australian students (27%) reported being bullied every few weeks or more often (considered to be frequent) in a national study in 2009. 
• Frequent school bullying was highest among Year 5 (32%) and Year 8 (29%) students. 
• 83% of students who bully others online also bully others in person. 
• 84% of students who were bullied online were also bullied in person. 
• Peers are present as onlookers in 85% of bullying interactions, and play a central role in the bullying process. 

For more information please visit: https://www.bullyzero.org.au/statistics-and-figures 

Simone Lewis

Service Learning Coordinator