Are our Schools Safe

The most common thing we can do is to stand up or tell someone right? Actually, it isn't that simple at all. It takes alot of nerve to raise your voice and is something they can be afraid. But our school, Mary Ward, has a great line of resource we can speak to and are very welcoming. If I was someone being bullied my straight action would first go to my TA, then after that I will inform my Principal and go to my guidance councillor for support. We can also speak to our close teacher, coaches, staff or even the chaplaincy. We can reach out to all these wonderful people for help because they help shape our community and can transform it many ways. Telling somebody in general gives you an overall great support system and can make you feel safer than you did before. 

Some new school sevices I think would be great if we had an online anonymous advice column for any problem we may face in school especially bullying. I think doing this can get everyone interacted and we can form new bonds and create a greater stand for those who are bullied. Doing this can raise more awareness for these unfortunate events and helps give us awareness for everyone around the school and nation. 

Its is really unfortunate that bullying is still a common thing among some schools all over the world. What's more unfortunate is that if the girl who commited the crime wqas bullied and that was what triggered her to do harm unto others as well. If only something was done earlier to help her out I would have felt that maybe this tragic incident would not have com about in the first place. Yes schools are supposed to be safe but they are not perfect and things like these can happen. We can avoid some of these by making sure each student feels safe by doing surveys and doing an annual mental check up on how each of us are and how our mental health is very important.