It starts with 'hello' at Irving School in Derby

DERBY - Irving School staff and students are taking part this week in the 'Start with Hello' initiative. This bulletin board at the school features ways to say hello in many different languages. 
All four Derby public schools are participating in the initiative. The goal of “Start with Hello Week” is to raise awareness of social isolation and eliminate it. The program teaches students the skills they need to include peers who are being isolated. Students who feel isolated can become victims of bullying and depression, and have difficulty with academics. 


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