By XAVIER SMERDON
A HOPPERS Crossing school is using sport to teach its students the importance of being kind to one another.
The Grange P-12 College’s Callistemon Drive campus hosted big name players from the Melbourne Storm rugby league team, including captain Cameron Smith, earlier this month.
The school’s physical education co-ordinator Adam Clarke told Star around 500 students from grades three to six would be talked to about bullying.
The event was part of the Rugby League’s Tackling Bullying campaign.
“Our school values are respect, learning and working together so this ties in really well with what we try to teach our students,” Mr Clarke said.
“Any time that someone influential that the kids look up to talks to them about something serious I think the kids will react really well.”
The visit came as the Federal Minister for Education, Christopher Pyne, encouraged schools to take part in the National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence on 21 March.
“There’s nothing more important than ensuring that young Australians get a great education. Central to this is ensuring that when students are at school they feel safe and secure and can focus on their studies,” Mr Pyne said.
“It’s also a great opportunity for schools to involve students and the community in activities and events that promote a safe and supportive school environment.”
For more information about the NRL’s Tackle Bullying campaign visit www.rloc.com.au/default.aspx?s=tacklebullying
For more information about the national day against bullying visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au
