September 21, 2011: The Halton District School Board, in partnership with Halton Region, present a guest speaker next month to talk about how students and parents can help stop bullying.

John Linney – an international speaker and co-author of the book, Safe School Ambassadors: Harnessing Student Power to Stop Bullying and Violence – will be speaking at the Halton Regional Centre Auditorium (1151 Bronte Road, Oakville) on Wednesday, October 5, 2011. The Empowering Students to Stop Bullying and Mistreatment presentation will run from 7-8:30 p.m. The evening is free for everyone to attend.

The workshop will highlight the impact bullying has on students and families, practical strategies to address bullying, and how parents can partner with their schools to prevent and address harm so everyone can thrive.

A.S.L. Interpreters and language interpreters available upon request, no later than September 28, 2011.

To register, call Halton Region at 905-825-6000 or click here.

For additional information, contact:
     Janice Hambrock
     System Principal-Safe Schools
     Halton District School Board
     905-335-3663, ext. 2222; Toll free: 1 877 618-3456