Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora I Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!
Join us to speak up, stand together and stop bullying this Pink Shirt Day on Friday, 16 May!
We’re asking the UC community to help us turn the campus pink by participating in a range of events beginning Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May.
What is Pink Shirt Day?
Pink Shirt Day is more than just wearing pink. It’s a commitment to upholding our values of whanaungatanga, manaakitanga, and aroha to create a kinder, more inclusive Aotearoa where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or cultural background.
How you can get involved at UC on Pink Shirt Day:
- Wear pink to show your support and raise awareness about bullying.
- Start conversations with your family, friends and colleagues about bullying and ways to create a more supportive and inclusive culture.
- Take action and be an upstander if you see or hear bullying happening, using your words or actions to help the person being bullied.
- Spread the word about Pink Shirt Day on your social media and personal networks, sharing stories about how bullying has affected you or someone you know, and tagging us @ucwellbeing on Instagram or emailing your photos to studentwellbeing@canterbury.ac.nz.
Events include:
- May 12-16 Positivity Wall, Puaka James Hight Central Library & The Living Room
- May 13 T-Shirt Making Workshop, Te Rua Makerspace 10am-12pm
- May 15 Toastie Wednesday, The Living Room 12-2pm
- May 16 Connect Zone, The Living Room 1-2.30pm
- May 16 Core30 Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:35 pm – sign up via the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC Reception Team
- May 16 Spin Pink Special! 12:05 – 12:50 pm – sign up via the UC Rec&Sport App or with the UC Reception Team
- May 17 Photobooth & Giveaways, The Living Room 11-2pm
Keep an eye out for event details on our socials, digital screens around campus, and blogs!
Let’s work together to make Pink Shirt Day a powerful symbol of our collective commitment to creating a more positive and inclusive community.
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