Ontario youth “Stand Up” and win national PSA contest
Students from Ontario have won 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Canadian Red Cross Stand Up 2 Bullying Video Public Service Announcement (PSA) contest.
Children and youth across Canada were invited to create and submit a PSA encouraging their peers to take a stand against bullying. This was the first year for the contest, called Stand Up 2 Bullying, that asked youth to create a 30-second video PSA depicting how bystanders can make a difference in bullying situations. The PSA will be used by the Red Cross in public education campaigns and training for its RespectED: Violence and Abuse Prevention programs across the country.
The winners received their prizes during a special assembly at their school, where their PSA was screened for the first time in front of their peers.
Congratulations to all the winners!
1st place
Stephen Merrick, Justin Kucharuck and Martin Mor
Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School, St. Catharines, Ontario
Prize: $500 Hbc gift card |
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2nd place
Carly Sulman, Lauren Graham and Annalise Mathers
Stouffville District Secondary School, Stouffville, Ontario
Prize: $250 Hbc gift card |
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3rd place
Grade 5 class Holy Cross Catholic School, Georgetown Ontario |
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Thanks to everyone who submitted a PSA to this year’s contest!
Posted May 1, 2008 |
