Friday, November 21st, 2008: Blue Friday!

Wear blue as a sign of peace and safety today

This day will focus on the main message "BE the change!". Mahatma Gandhi helped to lead India, now the world's largest democracy, to independence with very little violence. Gandhi said, "Be the change that you want to see in the world."

Wear blue today in your school, community and workplace to show that together we CAN be the change in making our communities safer and more respectful places to live, learn, work and play!

Former Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in establishing United Nations Peacekeepers, who wear blue as a symbol of peace as they perform their work around the world.

Action Ideas:

• Hold a school dance to celebrate the week
• Hold a special school assembly to honor your school's "Caring Kids' and thank members of the community who supported your efforts
• Have the entire school population (wearing blue of course) meet on your school's playground, sports field other large area in order to form a heart or spell the word "P E A C E". Invite the press to take photos from above.
• Screen any videos that were produced this week, have students share the poetry or music.
• Create a large mural or wall that students can sign to promise that "Everyone has the right to be respected and the responsibility to respect others"
• Take the (anti-bullying) pledge together