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26 - The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 23, 2006 www.oakvillebeaver.com FALL REGISTRATION 2006 Helping kids cope with bullies at school With the start of a new school year, many students become preoccupied with class schedules, homework and gathering their supplies. But for some kids, the return to school brings a far greater concern: bullying. Coping with bullies: · Bullies tend to pick on kids who are alone, so stick with friends, play in groups and try to walk to school with a buddy. · On the bus or in the playground, stay within sight of grownups whenever possible. If they can see you, they can help you. · Leave expensive things and money at home. Bullies pick on kids who have things they can take. · Practice showing confidence. Stand tall. Walk proud. If you look confident and make eye contact, the bully probably won't pick on you. · Stay calm. Bullies love a reaction, don't give them one. · Fighting back can make the situation worse, and you may get hurt. Get away. Find safety or call for help. · Have a plan for dealing with bullies. Think of things to say ahead of time and practice them at home. · Talk to an adult you trust for ideas and help. Keeping a secret only protects the bully and the longer you wait, the harder it can be to stop it. - News Canada · Ballet · Jazz · Hip Hop · Tap · Adult & Teen Classes Director & Teacher - Laura Dacyshyn, former dancer with The National Ballet of Canada KIDS BOWLING! Join Classic Bowl's Youth Crew Program. Starts Sat. September 9th at 9am Register Today! 3055 Dundas Street W., Mississauga 905-607-2695 www.classicbowl.com Voted one of Oakville's best for dance instruction! WORK HARD PLAY HARDER ALLEGRO SCHOOL OF DANCE OFFERS... · Spacious & bright, air-conditioned studios with viewing windows · professionally sprung "Harlequin" floors · limited class sizes · highly qualified teachers · personal instruction with an emphasis on creativity, fun, technique & musicality. no monthly membership pay-as -you -go mat time REGISTRATION Aug. 28, 29, 30, 31 & Sept. 5, 6, 7 (4-8pm) Aug. 26 & Sept. 2 (12 noon-5pm) For more information please call japanese and brazilian jiu -jitsu Friday fight night open sparring 905-815-9239 447 Speers Rd. #5, Oakville, L6K 3S7 1029 Speers Road Unit 9 at 4th Line, Oakville, ON 905·337·2921 www.buckley-jiu-jitsu.com www.allegrodance.ca