Whanganui in the pink against bullying

Whanganui High School students Nicholas Spence (left) and Ben Walkley made a stand against bullying.
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It was a day of lots of colour and lots of fun but with a serious underlying message - bullying is not acceptable.

Many Whanganui schools and workplaces turned pink on Friday for Pink Shirt Day which brings people together to make a stand against bullying. People sported clothing, footwear, hats and wigs in varying shades of pink to show their support.

About 60 Downer staff sported pink high vis vests for the day.

Downer's Whanganui alliance manager Dave Nicholls said staff who attended the Whanganui Senior Careers Day had a good response to their pink vests and road crews working in St Hill St had attracted attention.

"We've had some good feedback from people from other businesses," Nicholls said.

"They thought it was great that schoolkids were walking past and seeing the guys in their vests, knowing that they were supporting the message of Pink Shirt Day."

Whanganui High School student Ben Walkley, 16, was at the Whanganui Senior Careers Day in a pink hoodie with his friend Nicholas Spence, 16, who decided to switch things up a bit with a pink fanny pack.

Ben said that when he heard of bullying experiences he felt sorry for those involved.

"My friend back in primary school was bullied a bit. I don't know why people do it, jealousy I guess. Maybe they're bigger than the other person or they had a rough childhood.

"Personally I have never stepped in which is my biggest regret when I've seen people getting bullied. If you see it, you should step in."

By Staff Reporter
Wanganui Chronicle 19/5/18


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