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Why Choose Respect?
A Message from Bullying thrives in environments where disrespect and exclusion go unchecked. By teach-

ing our students the importance of respect in their words, actions, and attitudes, we are
MRS. DYER helping them build the foundations for positive relationships now and in the future.

HEAD OF SCHOOL What’s Happening This Week
We have planned a variety of activities and events to reinforce this important message:

Monday – Inside out day:

Students and staff started the week by wearing their clothes inside out to celebrate indi-
Dear Parents, viduality and diversity. It was amazing to see so many creative combinations, all highlight-
ing the importance of embracing differences. We are all unique, special and respected at

What a wonderful morning we had on Saturday for our annual swimming gala. It our school.
was a special event, and the children competed with perseverance and determination,
demonstrating outstanding teamwork, cheering each other on and supporting one an-
other. Thank you to the parents who attended to cheer their children.

We also want to thank the Regent Primary

School, who allowed us to use their pool
and helped set up and provide lifeguard
cover. We are grateful to our PE staff, swim-
ming coaches and all the Abuja Prep staff

who helped make the event a success. It was
a real team effort.
Most of all, though, thank you to our swim-
mers for their outstanding Sportsmanship.

You made us all very proud.
The final scores were very close:
Eagles – 82 Class Activities

Falcons – 81 Each day, the children will explore the theme of respect, teaching students how to rec-
Ravens - 76 ognize bullying, stand up for others, and promote kindness in their everyday lives.
Hawks – 53
Congratulations to the Eagles and all of our teams. These scores will be added to our How You Can Support Anti-Bullying Week at Home
scores for Sports Day next term.

Talk About Respect:
This week, we are excited to join schools worldwide in celebrating Anti-Bullying Week Talk about the meaning of respect and how small choices can have a massive impact.
2024 with the inspiring theme, “Choose Respect”. This year, the focus is on empow- Ask your child to share what they learned this week.

ering students to understand that respect is a choice and that by treating others with
kindness, understanding, and fairness, we can create a school community where every- Adults Leading by Example
one feels safe and valued. As teachers, parents, and caregivers, our behaviour significantly influences how our chil-

dren interact with the world. By demonstrating respect and kindness in our words and

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