Students in Neath Port Talbot were on song at the Princess Royal Theatre to help spread the anti bullying message.
As part of Anti Bullying Week musicians from county borough schools and Neath Port Talbot College, along with members of the youth service, were invited to compose songs which had ‘feel good message ‘and perform them to an audience made up of fellow students and local dignitaries.
The event was organised by the Neath Port Talbot Anti Bullying Partnership (NPTABP).
Chair of the NPTABP, Huw Davies, said: “Young people told us that what they wanted was the opportunity to celebrate through mediums such as drama, music and art these are more powerful and will be more effective at getting the messages across.
“We took on board their comments so invited a number of bands to play their own composition with a message for young people about the importance of feeling good about yourself, keeping well, having friends and being safe.”
The event aimed to increase awareness of the importance of keeping well, feeling good, forming and maintaining friendships and keeping safe, which in turn will promote an anti bullying message.
A range of information stands that focus on health and wellbeing were present at the event, which was held on Tuesday, November 8, and provided valuable information on a range of issues.
Neath Port Talbot Leader Ali Thomas said the students who took part in the event would act as excellent ambassadors for the Anti Bullying Partnership.
He said “Our young people showed exceptional talent at this event, they showed excellent creativity in the lyrics that they wrote and their confidence was evident as they all had an excellent stage presence.
“I would like to congratulate the Anti Bullying Partnership for organising such an impressive event which proved to be very successful and well attended.”
