Because there would be no school on February 22, which is the Canadian Red Cross’s Pink Shirt Day, which is a day to focus on the harmful effects of bullying, on Friday the students and staff of Chief Gabriel Cote Education Complex put on their T-shirts containing slogans against bullying and assembled in the gymnasium for a group photograph. “It is so important that victims of bullying know they are not alone and there is help and support available,” says the Red Cross’s Pink Shirt Day website. “Wearing a pink shirt on this day sends a strong message to them that others care. Often, the simple act of wearing a shirt can start conversations, and conversations can be a big step towards healing and helping. In addition, the school plans to conduct a walk on the highway in May when everyone will again be wearing their T-shirts and many will carry placards protesting bullying.
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