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glad that the school is taking it seriously and i hope they get it sorted quickly and unobtrusively.

ann
Glos

Thanks

Callum identified one today. The head of year walked to the gates with him just making out they were chatting and walking along. I was at the school next door getting my youngest son and Callum then met me for a lift home.
Hopefully I will hear from them on Monday. Callum also made sure he stayed with a large group of his friends at lunch time. His spirits have lifted tons today as he has been moved up a group in French & Maths.
I am so proud of him. I always tell my children every day that I love them but I think I need to back off of him a bit now as the cuddles are getting a bit much for him lol Work was a nightmare today as I couldn't concentrate with worry but my boss was very understanding. My boss caught me crying yesterday whilst I was on the phone to the school and he gave me this today to give to Callum. Not sure Callum will understand it fully though

Ezekiel 25:17
The path of the rightous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and goodwill, sheperds the weak through the valley of darkness. For he is truly his brothers keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you.

It just suprised me coming from him. I think it hit a raw nerve with Callum being beaten up and he said he would love to talk to Callum if he wanted to about how he came to join the army as he is ex army

Dont people suprise you

Will keep you updated

Marcelle
x

Thanks for updating us Marcelle. Sounds like they are taking this seriously at least.

Stay strong and keep us informed.

PS Well done for his good report, especially when he's been dealing with all of this, poor lad.

Lots of love, Maria xx

Glad it is getting sorted and your lad feels happier, doing so well in school despite the problems.

What a lovely boss you have too.

Hope things go more smoothly now.

Lizx

I am so happy Callum is feeling better about things.
I wish him the best of luck and I hope those bullies get what they deserve.

Just as a matter of interest and it was quite ironic that it happened to a friend of my Grandaughter this week.
It was not at school but in a playground opposite my son's house.
My Grandaughter and her friend were playing in sight of my son's house and some bullies came up to the friend taunting her. She cowered back as they were bigger than her. My grandaughter bwho is 10 years old has been taking Kung Fu lessons for the past 2 years so she has been taught self defense. She did what her teacher taught her and went up to the bullies with the stance that Kung Fu students do and calmly said leave her alone I am experieced in Kung Fu. Then shouted my son very loudly they soon dissapeared
So Louise is right it's a great idea to have some kind of self defense it does frighten then away. They are taught not to use it unless absolutely neccesary
I was really proud of my Grandaughter when my son told me. It was quite a coincidence that this happened this week after reading you post the other day.
He may not be interested but maybe a video on it might be an idea for him to see.

Good luck Marcelle and Callum hope all goes well for you
Regards
Jackie

I was talking to a work colleague on Thursday and she was telling me that her daughter had been excluded from school. Apparently a boy a year older has been taunting her and pushing her around for weeks. She had told him over and over again to leave her alone but I think he pushed her to the limit. She snapped turned round and punched him full in the face! The result is he has a broken nose and she has been excluded from school and grounded by her mum! I know we shouldn't condone violence but I wish my son would have broken his bullies nose! Its sure what I feel like doing. Bet she wont get any more trouble off of him

Next time the schools do their anti bullying week I will be there at the front of the queue to help these kids out that are bullied.

I can't say Thank you enough times to everyone here for all your understanding and support you have given to me and to help me deal with this and to help me support Callum. Its good to know that people I have never met can be so kind and caring. You are all truly wonderful

x

Forgot to mention that whilst talking to a parent in my younger sons school that two of the mums who have children that have gone up to the secondary school are talking about asking OFSTED to do an investigation into the school. It seems the problem is a lot bigger than I thought.

Hello Marcelle,

Just been thinking about you and Callum, I hope you have had some luck with the bullies this week and things have worked out ok for him.

Keep us posted x