Anti-Bullying: Positive Post Box campaign to get kids writing letters

Writing a letter may seem old-fashioned when talking to or messaging your friends is just at your fingertips - but a new scheme is hoping to spread positivity one handwritten letter at a time.

The Positive Post Box campaign wants children to write letters or draw pictures for other kids around the country to help stamp out bullying.

Schools across the UK were invited to get their pupils involved, who would then post their effort through the Positive Post Box to be sent to another child somewhere in the UK at a partner school.

Eight in ten children (80%) have been bullied according to research by Nationwide Building Society - who created this pen pal scheme with The Diana Award.

It's also thought that around a third of children have never sent or received a hand written letter, so to get one through the Positive Post Box will be extra special.

Entries are now closed, but if your school is one of those taking part then it should be something to look forward to - both if you are sending or receiving a letter.

The campaign has the support of some familiar CBBC faces too!

Nova Jones and Strictly star Molly Rainford is one of those helping to support the project. She said: "I wish when I was in school there was a project like this to spread positivity.

"Getting the chance to write my own letter was really rewarding, it's been years since I wrote a letter but I will be definitely picking up a pen more often and getting creative."

She feels that campaigns like this are really important to encourage children to speak up, write down their feelings and also show their creativity.

CBBC HQ presenter Rhys Stephenson has said that he's also "so proud to be taking part in such a positive project."

He added: "As somebody who has spoken publicly about bullying before, I will also support initiatives that spread positivity and respect.

"I can't wait to see all of the children reading and writing their letters."

Would you like to have a pen pal? Have you ever received a letter before, and how did it make you feel?

Let us know in the comments below!