By BRIDGET COOK
LYNDHURST Secondary College (LSC) is pushing the delete button on bullying.
The school is currently running an initiative designed by the staff and students to help stamp out bullying, particularly cyber bullying, among students.
Wristbands which promote the message ‘LSC Pushing Delete on Bullying are being sold and worn by staff and students, and posters displaying the same message have been put up around the school.
All money raised from the wristband sales will go towards The Reach Foundation.
Assistant principal Annette Gardner said the initiative was an idea by some of the teachers but was being implemented by the students.
“It came out of our leadership group,” she said.
“Students these days have so much more access to social media so there’s more potential for cyber bullying.
“Here at Lyndhurst, we wanted to come up with a campaign directly connected to the school.
“While the wrist bands were an idea of some of the staff, we have chosen students to promote the message and they have really taken it on board.
“Some kids are wearing the wristbands and more and more are asking about where they can purchase them so the message is getting out there.
“It’s been great to see the students so positive about the campaign.”
