One can walk through the hallways of Princess Margaret "Maggie" and feel happy, not afraid that they will have their lunch money stolen for being the new kid. Most of the students shared positive comments on anti bullying. It shows much more progression with anti bullying than the other high school in the city. The principle of Princess Margaret was in tears speaking about the students and their positive attitude toward each other.
There are many events held through out the year that showcase the school's talent but also a message of anti bullying encased in them. "This constant reminder can be a nuisance, "says Maggie student Poonam Chahal, "everyone knows that it would be rude to say something negative ." This just goes to show that these teens are well aware of how it has felt to be bullied and do not wish that on others. At lunch, one does not see social groups but rather tables joined together so no one is left out. "It's one big family," exclaims Taylor Zucht.
The staff and administrators also make sure to connect with students. Making sure that student have at least one person to talk to in their time of need. In addition, there are workshops such as Challenge Day, that allows students to share their lives with fellow students and show that bullying affects everybody. A student who experienced Challenge Day says,"It was life changing, the obstacles people have gone through in their lives." Not to mention, Pink day. It's a day that was derived from a situation in Eastern Canada and has come all the way to Western Canada. Everyone on this day wears pink and signs a petition to show that they're against bullying. It is evident that this school does not have to take many more steps to show that they are against bullying.
"I love this school," sobbed Don MacIntyre, Princess Margaret Secondary School principle.
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