Anti Bullying Ambassadors

At Orion Spires, our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors are a group of students who are trained through the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme. We work together to make our school a safe, respectful and inclusive place for everyone.

Our Training

Our ambassadors have completed specialist training from the Diana Award, a nationally recognised charity. This training helps us to:

Understand different forms of bullying
Support other students in a safe and positive way
Promote kindness, respect and inclusion
Take action to improve our school environment

What We Do

As Anti-Bullying Ambassadors, we:

Support students who may be worried or upset
Promote positive behaviour across the school
Deliver anti-bullying campaigns and awareness events
Work with staff to improve school culture
Act as role models for respect and kindness

Student Voice and Leadership

Being an ambassador is an important leadership role. We have a voice in how our school tackles bullying and helps students feel safe. We work closely with staff and share ideas to make real improvements.

Impact

Through our work:

Students feel more confident speaking up
There is greater awareness of bullying and how to stop it
The school community is more inclusive and supportive
Students develop confidence, communication and leadership skills

Our Message

We believe everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued at Orion Spires. Together, we stand against bullying and promote a culture of kindness.

Our Work with the Diana Award – #FreeTheShoulders Campaign

As part of our work with the Diana Award Anti-Bullying Programme, our Anti-Bullying Ambassadors were invited to take part in a national campaign called #FreeTheShoulders.

What is #FreeTheShoulders?

#FreeTheShoulders is a national anti-bullying campaign created by the Diana Award. It focuses on raising awareness about appearance-based bullying and helping young people understand the impact bullying can have on confidence and wellbeing.

The campaign highlights that many young people are bullied because of how they look and encourages everyone to challenge this behaviour and support others.

Our Involvement

At Orion Spires, our ambassadors:

Took part in discussions and activities linked to the campaign
Helped raise awareness across the school
Promoted positive messages about confidence, kindness and respect
Encouraged students to speak up and support each other

We are proud to have contributed to a campaign that has reached millions of young people across the UK and beyond.

Why It Matters

The #FreeTheShoulders campaign teaches us that bullying can feel like a heavy weight on someone’s shoulders. Through our work, we aim to:

Help “lift that weight” by supporting others
Challenge unkind behaviour
Create a school where everyone feels accepted and confident

Watch the Campaign Video

Here is a powerful video from the campaign:

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