A SCHOOL is making a stand against bullying with a week of workshops and assemblies outlining different views.

Every pupil at St Helen Auckland Primary School, took part in activities for National Anti Bullying Week.

Each year group presented a morning assembly to the rest of the school, staff and parents based on an anti-bullying theme to drill home the week's "tell" message.

All year-round the school has buddy schemes, and nominated children who wear tabards act as guardians and befriend younger pupils so they don't feel lonely.

It also organises activities at break times such as sports and a trained lunch time supervisor to reduce the opportunity for bullying.

Deputy headteacher Judith Scott, the school's anti-bullying co-ordinator, said: "We do a lot in school to prevent bullying, to show children why they shouldn't bully and why it is important to tell someone if they know about an incident of bullying.

"This week has been a chance for them all to think about it and tell the rest of the school and parents how bad bullying is, and expand other curriculum skills and confidence while working on the project."