A few days ago, we had a surprise assembly about bullying. The RCMP made a video featuring a singing duo called “The Command Sisters.” The video is amazing and the Command Sisters have a very powerful meaning to their music.

I cannot lie; the video brought a few tears to my eyes.

It was more powerful because it was made around my hometown and it showed me that bullying is everywhere. They interviewed bully victims who told us their stories. It is amazingly cruel what other kids can do. All the words you say stick and you can never take it back. Think before you speak because one thing you say can cause a lot of harm.  

Personally, I have never been bullied and I am very lucky and happy that it does not happen to me. But that doesn’t mean that I could sit back and watch other kids be bullied. I want to shout out, “How do you think the people you bully feel?”

I am upset and confused with other people. Why do they treat each other that way? We need to work together to stop the situation.

I don’t know how to stop all the bullies. And I don’t know how to make all of the victims of bullies feel better. But I can be a very good friend. And I’m not afraid to stand up and be a leader. Maybe if enough of us stand up the bullies won’t seem so big.

Later Gators,

Kobe

This was an emotional one. I had hoped to link the video to the blog but it hasn’t been released anywhere publically. It was nice to see my kids so moved by the video. I hope other students felt the same impact. We want our children to feel empowered and confident and brave…idk I always feel like there are more than enough hugs to go around but am not so naïve to think that a hug can fix anything. We need leaders and I’m proud that Kobe feels confident to be one of them.

xo

Daina