Pupils in years five to eight from all schools in Derby and the surrounding are are being invited
to write, produce and record a piece of music on the theme of
anti-bullying to mark the start of Anti-Bullying Week.  Councillor Les Allen, city council
cabinet member for children and young people, said "This is an
exciting and innovative way to raise issues about combating bullying in
schools. All our schools have clear anti-bullying policies and this
special week is an opportunity for schools to remind children that
bullying is being taken very seriously."
Songs will be judged and the winners will be invited to a celebration event being held next summer. The
winners also have the opportunity to record their songs for a CD and
help to compile a booklet of lyrics. The winners' CD will be
distributed to schools in Derby. The launch is being held at Mackworth
Conference Centre on Wednesday.
Groups
of
children from 10 schools will take part in workshops that will focus
on anti-bullying, singing, songwriting and music composition. The theme
for this year's Anti-Bullying Week is "Being different, belonging
together". | 
