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Daily Record
7 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
West Calder High School's work to tackle bullying receives national recognition
The school have been awarded the Respect Me Reward by Scotland's leading anti-bullying organisation for their positive efforts in this area. West Calder High School's work to tackle bullying has received national recognition. The school have been awarded the Respect Me Reward by Scotland's leading anti-bullying organisation for their positive efforts in this area. Respect Me presented the reward to the school for work to 'recognise the serious thought that goes into successful anti-bullying policy and practice and intentional efforts needed to ensure stakeholders have consistent and positive experiences'. West Calder achieved the award thanks to extensive work in key areas such as attendance, inclusion, school uniform, cost of the school day and the rights of the young people. Headteacher Gerry Higgins said: 'I'm delighted that Scotland's national anti-bullying service have recognised our efforts through their Respect Me Reward. 'We have been working hard to meet our core values of Ambition, Respect and Equity, which included looking at our school's anti-bullying policy. 'We conducted a robust review where we listened to stakeholders, including our young people, to get an honest view of what was working well and what more could be done. 'This has helped us identify our next steps as a school as part of our action plan to further improve the experiences of every young person in our school.' Executive councillor for education Andrew McGuire added: 'Well done to everyone at West Calder High School on achieving this Respect Me Reward. 'Bullying behaviour can be physical, mental or emotional, and can cause huge harm to the wellbeing of those affected. 'Schools can play a major role in helping educate young people on the negative impact of bullying, and it's fantastic to see West Calder High School recognised for their efforts in this important area.'
The Star
07-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Sabah to host international event on rural social enterprise from Oct 31-Nov 4
KOTA KINABALU: A gathering to unite changemakers from across the globe with the aim of exchanging knowledge and networking purposes is set to take place in Sabah from Oct 31 to Nov 4. This gathering, which would involve entrepreneurs and representatives of rural communities, will be held at the Sabah International Convention Centre here. The Rural Social Enterprise Gathering is held in conjunction with the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) which takes place in Taipei, Taiwan from Oct 27 to Oct 31. 'This gathering will catalyse hands-on learning, cross‑sector collaboration and sustainable solutions for local challenges,' said Sabah Creative Economy and Innovation Centre (Scenic) chief executive officer Viviantie Sarjuni. Gerry Higgins, founder and managing director of Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) said the event would offer an opportunity for rural social enterprises from every continent to enhance their understanding of the approaches and solutions delivered by rural communities in Sabah and around the world. 'Rural communities often have more in common with their counterparts in other countries than with their urban neighbours, so SEWF is proud to support the innovation and commitment of Scenic to create this opportunity for exchange of best practice and learning,' he said. This event is hosted by Scenic in partnership with SEWF and the state Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (KSTI). Participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with rural social enterprises through a learning visit to rural social enterprises in Sabah and a forum with dynamic discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions. After the SEWF 2025 in Taipei, delegates will travel to Sabah for the Rural SE Gathering, further solidifying the state's role as a key player in advancing social enterprise initiatives. Sabah, located in East Malaysia, is the second-largest state in Malaysia and home to a diverse population of over three million people comprising more than 30 ethnic groups, including the native Kadazan-Dusun, Bajau, and Murut. Despite its natural beauty and cultural richness, Sabah faces economic challenges, particularly in rural areas. Social enterprises are growing in Sabah as innovative solutions to address these challenges by empowering communities, creating sustainable livelihoods, and leveraging local resources to promote grassroots economic development. Those who wish to be part of this event can get more information or purchase tickets at with early bird rates available until June 21, and standard rates available up to Oct 15.
