Rapper shares an Anti-Bullying message

On Tuesday, students in grades 4 through 8 heard a presentation from  rapper Duane Gibson.  He shared his story with the grades 4 to 6 of when he was bullied and the strategies that students can use if they are bullied.  He referred to bystanders and the necessity to get help when someone is being bullied.  He presented his message partially through the musical form of rapping and partially through story and audience participation.  His focus for the Grade 7 & 8s was on thinking critically about media and what is truth and what might not be using the form of rapping to engage the students.  "Stand Up, Stand tall, Stay Driven and Defy the Odds".   Thanks to School Council for funding this presentation.