Anti-Bullying Program

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By Jared Bray

Story Published: Nov 16, 2009 at 8:40 PM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 17, 2009 at 10:48 AM MDT

BILLINGS - Recent studies show as many as 77% of students experience some form of bullying in the classroom or schoolyard. But Castle Rock Middle School is working to change that.

An assembly Monday capped off a week long, anti-bullying program and featured inspirational messages from several speakers, including Miss Rodeo Montana.

Officials also presented video clips centered on people and events that demonstrate courage, leadership and acceptance.

"They're great kids," said Principal Shaun Harrington. "We have huge potential in our staff and student body so we wanted it to come across as a positive message rather than the normal anti-bullying kind of approach."

Officials say other schools around the district plan to develop similar anti-bullying programs.

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 10:50 AM steelman wrote ...

when i was going school if you broke the rules like fighting, bullying,you went to prinipals got wacked w/a paddle. thats the trouble with the young kids today, they need lots of disciplind you got those people you cant spank your kids, that child abuse,B.S,no thats being a responsable parent,myself, and my kids never acted like that.it starts at home!

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 11:22 PM Andy wrote ...

While I commend the schools for teaching anti-bully , it is still THE RESPONSIBILITY OF SD2 TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH TO LEARN!!! They seem to abdicate that responsibility more often than not and should be made to pay the piper for not disciplining their charges. Try calling their Mom, at work, and saying, "You must come and collect your child. S/he has been expelled from school for the day. Beginning NOW!

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 8:01 PM David A. Bedford wrote ...

Bullying is a serious problem that never ends. My new release Angela 1: Starting Over deals with bullying and how to respond to it in the context of good citizenship. If interested, please go to t www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/Angela1.html

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