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Waterloo and Cambridge today at I the Safe and Secure School Committee Bingemans‘ Marshall Hall. ‘ and the Working Against Youth Vioâ€" The event will provide an opportunity to hear ‘ lence Everywhere team (WA.Y.V.E.). one of Canada‘s leading economists provide an I » who want to end it once and for all. economic and financial outlook for Canada and ‘ Shelley Clifford. a parent member the US There will also be a presentation from - of the Safe and Secure Schools Com- renowned speaker, author and recognized thought ‘ mince at St. David Catholic Secondary leader, Nora Spinks, chief executive officer of the 4 school, says that as a parent she knows Vanier Institute of Family. who will discuss leverag~ : bullying exists, and encourages par- ing generational diversity in the workplace. I ents to talk to their children to ensure 'Our foundation is thrilled that the proceeds they are not being buuied or are con- _ .. _ from this event will continue to support our , tributing to the bullying ofothers. The W Against m Violence Evermore team in st time new: sec- Upcoming capital redeveIOPmem-' said Jennifer ‘ “Bullying can only be conquered ondory school is one response to the bullying problem in schools. mum-(mm White, executive director 0f the Cambridge Memo with education and awareness." said rial Hospital Foundation. ‘Our $50 million trans- Clifford. 'Through the efforts of the shin Day and antiâ€"bullying week. and such as Facebook formation Campaign Will help fund the building of elementary schools, the secondary we make presentations at assemblies.” “The students believe this is a seri- 234.000 Square feet 0‘ new We and the complete schools and the media all working said Dinh. ‘We try to create an open ous issue,” said Lisa Denomme. a renovation ofall remaining inpatient units â€" an together. this issue can be overcome. atmosphere where anyone can join teacher and member of the student- additional 1451300 square “39!- ‘With education and awareness, and feel comfortable. Our doors are led team at St. David. “This expansion will benefit patients through- our students learn the devastating always open for anyone who needs to “We want to get people to really 0“! the region and Will allow US 10 continue [0 proâ€" efTects bullying can have on a person talk." think about what they are [mine each vide excellent patient care in a brand new facility. in their life." W.A.Y.V.E. began about five years other and what they put on Facebook We are grateful to 3M0 for their continued SUP’ And that’s why measures like the ago after the murder of Howard loel or'l‘witter. P011” . Safe and Secure Schools Committee Munroe inVlctoria Park. it shocked the “We want to raise awareness in the Wine and beer tasting and hors d’oeuvres start are so important. she said. community and numerous schools school, not just about cyberbullying. at 5 Nil-- With keynote speakers ms the Stage at a “The team that (vice principal) Dan came together to develop an initiative but about bullying in general” 6130 pm. v Hutter. head of the Safe and Secure to end violence after the tragic event. in addition to supports offered to . School Committee. has put together which had racial overtones. victims of bullying, there is also out- FaShion for we tOday . ~ reaches the students who may be most “It's unfortunate, though. that it reach for the bullies in hopes of chang- vulnerable. and creates a safe avenue took such a horrendous event to get ing their behaviour. at St. George Hall i for them to talk to someone.” said Clifâ€" public attention,” said Dinh. "We also believe in focusing on the , _ _ i ford. “It is an all-encompassing plan WA.Y.V.E. consists of two teams, a bully as well as the victim." said The annual Fashion Rh Life fundraiser for the ' that involves students. teachers and regional body and in-school response. Denomme. “Our goal is to make them Canadian Cancer Socrety '5 today at the 5“ George i staff to create a cohesive. unified The regional team does presentations stop and think about why they are bul- ”a" mWaterloo. , . l ‘ approach in dealing with this issue.” throughout the whole region in order lying. 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Tickets are 550 “Ch . her of the W.A.Y.V.E. team. says it's The in-school teams have been well as training, and allows us to get The second show starts at 7:30 pm. and features ' made up of students who want to focusing on a new and growing chal- together with other schools to see appetizers and desserts. . . make a difference in the community. lenge â€" cyberbullying -â€"where stu- what they are struggling with and how . V's" 'wwwfashlonforllfeca for more informar “We help plan events like Pink Tâ€" dents are bullied on social media sites they deal with it.” tron or tickets ' I“ V ‘ “a?” ' ‘ ' ‘v-t's‘r‘fzh'gf'»The-it‘sr‘ixz-157:“liligfi‘i; M3T*L*’*§; 3:2":3 2:. Q" , “it . 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