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Anti-Bullying Prevention Speaker at Windsor School Presents Assemblies and Parent Presentations

Benny DL in Stand Up Against Bullying

Bruce Langford speaks to students about bullying

 Bruce Langford (Benny DL) delivered bullying prevention messages at Hugh Beaton Public School in Windsor. 

One of the bullying tips he talked about was this: If you’re being bullied, talk to a trusted parent or other adult. Tell them what you’re going through and ask if there is anything they can do to help. Lots of times, just talking about it can make a difference. 

After the ‘Stand Up Against Bullying’ assemblies at Hugh Beaton School, Vice-Principal Chris Konrad said: “The assemblies were fantastic. A very engaging way to deliver the message!”  He also said he would pass on the information about the Stand Up Now anti-bullying programs to other schools. 

Thanks, Chris Konrad! 

Remember to Stand Up Against Bullying! Arrange bullying prevention programs and parent talks at your school by contacting ‘Stand Up Now’ Productions at 1-800-901-8831 or email: info@standupnow.ca (website: www.standupnow.ca)

Bullying Prevention Assemblies Support Restorative Practices at H.G. Bernard School in York Region

Zera said the teachers and students loved the show!

Zera Hameed, Principal of H.G. Bernard School

We presented our Stand Up Now bullying prevention programs recently at H.G. Bernard Public School in Richmond Hill (York Region District School Board).

They have been dealing with bullying and relationships at their school by encouraging restorative practices. The method of restorative practices is characterized by doing things with children, rather than to them or for them. It encourages participation by students in the learning and decision-making process. Restorative practices generally put emphasis on helping to deal with people and relationships in positive ways.

Principal Zera Hameed made the following comment after the ‘Stand Up Against Bullying’ assemblies:
“The (Stand Up Against Bullying) program was very interactive and really fit well with the restorative practices we’re doing here. The teachers loved it, the students loved it, and I’m sure we’ll see the results at school.”
Zera Hameed, Principal, H.G. Bernard Public School, Richmond Hill, Ontario.
(Contact Bruce Langford at 1-800-901-8831 or through the Stand Up Now Productions website at www.standupnow.ca)

People Who Change Can Change the World

You can change! You can become a person who can make a difference and change the world!
Benny DL, (Bruce Langford), shared this message in ‘Stand Up For Respect Shows’ at Mount Royal Public School in Brampton yesterday, (Peel District School Board).
In the grade 4-8 assemblies BennyDL sang a song called ‘The Circle’ which is about a boy who never thought he would be the person to make a difference. In the song an incident happens and the boy changes his attitude and starts helping others. He decides to no longer be a bystander. He becomes the person who really does make a difference.
You can change. You can become the person to make a difference. Realize that you can make up your mind to change and you could end up changing the world!
Bruce Langford will come to your school to present musical assemblies with Stand Up Now Productions. Contact him at bruce @standupnow.ca or 1-800-901-8831. See the Stand Up Now Website www.standupnow.ca

Cooperation Could Have Saved Phoebe Prince

The bullying tip for the day is about Cooperation.  Try to use cooperation! It is very important to know that cooperation will help reduce bullying.  
Try to cooperate with others.
Try to use words which will encourage people to cooperate.
Try to get along with others so they will want to cooperate with you.

I think you will find that once people see you trying to cooperate, they will try too. When more people start trying to get along, then bullying will start to disappear.

I believe that with more cooperation from those who knew her, Phoebe Prince could have been saved some of the pain she went through.

I believe that together, we can help eliminate bullying!

We talked about cooperation at Churchill Meadows Public School in Mississauga (Peel District School Board). Click on the video to learn more about bullying presentations and bullying prevention in Mississauga and Toronto area Schools.

To book Benny DL for school programs or for a keynote talk, e-mail Stand Up Now Productions info@standupnow.ca or call 1-800-901-8831 Visit our website at www.standupnow.ca

Bullying Guy (Benny DL) Sings ‘Makin A Friend’

Benny DL (Bruce Langford) sings Makin' A Friend

Hi again,
Here’s a bullying tip for you… Make friends. Just remember that your friends can help you, especially if you are being bullied. And remember to help your friends if they are having a rough time.
I wrote this song because it is SO important to make friends. Here are the words:

Here’s some advice about makin’ a friend,
This is what other kids recommend,
Find a person with interests like you.
Be yourself and always be true.
Like I said be honest and be sincere,
Integrity is good any time of the year,
Try to tell the truth at home and at school,
You’ll earn respect, respect is cool!
(I’ll share the rest of the song another time)

Just remember, stand up against bullying. Book Bruce Langford as a speaker about bullying for your event www.bruce-langford.com or contact him at 1-800-901-8831 or bruce@standupnow.ca

Bullying Tips on a Multi-Cultural Theme

Benny DL visits Williamsburg Public School

Bruce Langford at Williamsburg School in Kitchener Ontario

Encourage your child to be open to all cultures and ethnicity. If we, as adults model this behaviour, our children will come by it honestly. Read stories set in many different locations around the world. Make a point of learning about cultures you are not familiar with. Take part in cultural festivals with your family whenever possible. The examples you set will serve your children for a lifetime.
Williamsburg Public School in Kitchener Ontario sets these examples using Tribes teaching as a tool for teachers and children. I (Bruce Langford) visited Williamsburg School yesterday to present our ‘Stand Up Against Bullying’ and ‘Stand Up – Keep Your Kids’ programs. We welcomed over 200 people in the evening talk about bullying and cyber-bullying tips. Principal Fran Oppertshauser encouraged us by agreeing to be a reference for our school assemblies. 

Arrange for excellent anti-bullying school assemblies by Stand Up Now Productions with presenter Bruce Langford. Phone Stand Up Now at 1-800-901-8831 or e-mail at bruce@standupnow.ca  Website: www.standupnow.ca

Fantastic Arts Assemblies in Toronto Region by Stand Up Now!

Coppard Glen School

Bruce Langford’s Stand Up Now assemblies came to Coppard Glen Public School in the Toronto Region (Markham) today. The anti-bullying assemblies were:
‘Stand Up Against Bullying’ for primary children grades 1-3;
‘Stand Up For Respect’ for junior students grades 4-6;
‘Cyber-bullying – Got 2 Go’ for intermediate students grades 7-8.
The students were buzzing about the awesome assemblies by The Stand Up Against Bullying Guy. Afterwards, principal Mary Salvarinas made the following comments:

“That was fantastic! I was very impressed. You (Bruce Langford) totally engaged the students! I loved your format with the grade 7 and 8 students! I would encourage any school to host Stand Up Now Productions bullying prevention programs.
Mary Salvarinas, Principal Coppard Glen Public School, Markham (York Region District School Board)
Book Stand Up Now Assemblies for your school at www.atfm.ca

Be Your Own Coach to Achieve Self-Respect

Bruce Langford (also known as BennyDL)

Bruce Langford at Beverley Acres School in York Region

Here is a tip about self-respect we shared in the Intermediate Grade 7,8 ‘Stand Up For Respect’ assembly at Beverley Acres Public School in the York Region District School Board yesterday:

Self Respect is remembering that sometimes you have to be your own coach or cheerleader to encourage yourself that everything will be fine. We all go through difficult situations, and we all have to give ourselves a boost of self-encouragement sometimes. Remember that every one of us is valuable and important. No matter what happens, you need to be able to feel good about yourself. That is why it is important to learn to give yourself a boost to achieve self-respect.

We presented ‘Stand Up Against Bullying’ assemblies to the Grade 4-6 students at Beverley Acres as well. After the presentations, Principal Ramon Andrade gave us positive feedback and told us he would recommend our Stand Up Now programs to other schools.
Contact Stand Up Now Bullying Prevention at 1-800-901-8831 or e-mail us at bruce@standupnow.ca . Visit our website at www.standupnow.ca