The week beginning the 10th of November marked Anti-Bullying Week 2025, and this year, the theme was “Power for Good”.
At Leigh Academy Dartford, we proudly supported Anti-Bullying Week, focusing on respect and kindness throughout our school community. The children engaged in a range of activities across the school to help promote respect and understanding. We began the week with Odd Socks Day, where many children came to school wearing odd socks to celebrate their uniqueness and individuality!
Our goal at Leigh Academy Dartford is for all children to feel safe and valued at school. By using our power for good, we can help create a supportive, inclusive environment. Take a look at some of the meaningful activities that took place this week:
Nursery
In nursery the children learned about what bullying is and talked about how being unkind to others can make them sad. They created videos on what they can do to be kind.
Reception
In Reception, the children learned about what bullying is and how even unkind words can become a form of bullying over time. They watched a video about a young girl named Orla who experienced bullying and worked together to find ways she could handle it with respect and kindness. The children were recorded talking about what bullying means to them and how we can stop it happening in our school.
Year 1
In Year 1, the children explored what it means to be a good friend. They also talked about the importance of speaking up and how to report bullying in school. Using two hoops, they categorised different scenarios as examples of bullying or respectful friendships.
Year 2
Year 2 discussed how sometimes people can be treated unfairly if they are ‘different.’ They watched the story of “The Ugly Duckling” and talked about how the duckling was mistreated for his appearance. To celebrate everyone’s uniqueness, the children created their own superhero and wrote about how they use their powers for good to help stop bullying.
Year 3
In Year 3, the children explored different types of bullying, such as physical, verbal, and cyberbullying. They sorted bullying scenarios under these headings and talked about how they can use their power for good to report any unkind behaviour they see.
Year 4
The Year 4 classes created their own chants and raps in small groups, focusing on stopping bullying and how they can use their power for good. This creative approach helped them understand how they can use their power for positive change.
Year 5
Year 5 discussed the various forms of bullying, exploring both direct and indirect bullying. They discovered that:
- Direct bullying happens directly between individuals involved.
- Indirect bullying can involve spreading rumours or passing along insults.
Year 6
Year 6 focused on bullying as a group behaviour, examining different roles people might play in a bullying situation, such as the ringleader or defender. They discussed why some people might choose bullying behaviours and brainstormed ways in which they can use their power for good to help stop bullying.
Thank you to everyone who took part in Anti-Bullying Week this year. The children have shown incredible commitment to spreading the “Power for Good” message.
Miss Bhaker, Mrs Ingerson
PSHE/RSHE Lead