Clarence Youth get mobilised about bullying

Messages to inform and empower school students about bullying are part of the National Youth
Week Travelling Roadshow, which goes to Rokeby High School, Rose Bay High School and
Rosny College from 9 to 11 April. Over 2,500 students and staff are expected to attend the road
shows, which will run over during school lunch times with two strong themes; Bullying – it’s
not on! and Our Voice Our Impact.

Bullying – it’s not on reflects the concerns among young people and the broader community
about the challenging issue of online and offline bullying. The focus on the bullying issue was
identified by the Clarence Youth Network Advisory Group and supported by participating
schools to combine with the National theme Our Voice Our Impact.

Alderman Doug Chipman, the Mayor of Clarence said the events aim to inform and empower
young people, and create positive messages around anti-bullying via music, arts and recreation,
fun activities, entertainment and information services.

“Each event has its own unique twist including drama skits at Rokeby High on the Thursday, 9
April, an RACT PIT stop at Rosny College on the 10th, and comedy at Rose Bay High on the
11th,” Mayor Chipman said.
“ There will be local bands, a free BBQ from the Lions Club, health and well-being information
stalls with interactive activities from Angels Goal, Clarence Road Safety Partnership, Youth
Assist, Mission Australia Youth Beat Van, a chill out zone from headspace, Sumo wrestling and
more.”

WHAT: CLARENCE NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK TRAVELLING ROADSHOW
FOCUSES ON ANTI-BULLYING
WHERE: Rokeby High School Wednesday 9 April 12-2:30 ,
Rosny College Thursday 10 April 12-1:30
Rose Bay High School Friday 11 April 12:30-1:30
WHO: Clarence City Council Youth Services, YNAG and participating schools
Carolyn Bennett – Clarence Youth Services Coordinator