Rainbow School parents tackle bullying in fun and creative way

Are you a parent concerned about bullying? Mark Tuesday, May 17th on your calendar and get ready to meet RETRO BILL, one of the most in demand Kindergarten to Grade 12 motivational speakers in North America! All parents/guardians and children are welcome to this unique presentation, which will begin at 6:30 pm in the VALE Cavern at Science North. Admission is free.

Children love Retro Bill and listen to his message that they are each one-of-a-kind, and that if they have (unfortunately) ever been the victim of bullying, they will know that they are not alone. Everyone has been (or will be) teased or bullied at some time, in some way.

RETRO BILL uses his energetic personality, personal experiences, a variety of visual props, role-playing and voiced sound effects to address bullying in all of its forms. RETRO BILL empowers children, by providing healthy, safe and creative ways to deal with bullying in a positive way.

“Rainbow District School Board received funding from the Ministry of Education to engage parents in supporting a positive school climate,” says Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Norm Blaseg. “Our Parent Involvement Committee indicated that the focus should be on building awareness about bullying prevention.” He added: “RETRO BILL will deliver a memorable message in a fun and creative way. The presentation will appeal to parents/guardians and children of all ages. Everyone is welcome.”

RETRO BILL can be seen daily on television on the worldwide Trinity Broadcast Network and on the Smile of a Child Network.  He is a weekly on-air contributor to the North American syndicated radio program "Leeza Gibbons – Hollywood Confidential" and he can be heard doing voice-overs for many cartoon shows. He is also an accomplished artist and clothing apparel designer.

In addition to the public presentation at Science North, RETRO BILL will visit a number of Rainbow Schools. On Tuesday, May 17th, he will be at Northeastern Elementary School at 9:20 am and Valley View Public School at 1 pm. On Wednesday, May 18th, he will be at Walden Public School at 9:20 am and A.B. Ellis Public School at 1 pm.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,

Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,

Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.