CHILDREN from St Nicholas and St Laurence Primary School in Weymouth sent out a clear message that they are standing up against bullying.

About 220 students, the whole school apart from Year 6 who were away, came together to create a giant heart shape with the word no' in the middle.

It was a special day for children at the Dorchester Road school, as the Beat Bullying Day coincided with Friendly Friday, a non-uniform day where each child donated a pound to the Save the Children charity.

Deputy head teacher Julie Sanderson said that the school was very clear on its anti-bullying policy.

"It's very high-profile. We recently had our Ofsted report and they were very complimentary about the care and concern we have for the children. It's all part of the curriculum for PSHE and the children all take it on board."

Mrs Sanderson added that the children were incredibly well-behaved in forming the heart.

She said: "The children were very, very good. The heart was for Friendly Friday and the no' was no to bullying."