Thursday, February 19, 2009
Good Things Are Happening
DAY OF PINK AT MCKERNAN SCHOOL
Everything's pink at McKernan School! Today, the students and staff at McKernan School are wearing pink to show their resolve to stop bullying. They are not only wearing pink, but they are signing hearts in support of the day.
The Day of Pink is a day of action started when a youth in Nova Scotia was bullied because he wore a pink shirt to school. His fellow students decided to stand up to bullying and hundreds of students came to school wearing pink to show support for diversity and stopping bullying.
The goal of Day of Pink is to bring a message around the world through an international day of action. Day of Pink is more than just a symbol of a shared belief in celebrating diversity - it's also a commitment to being open minded, to being understanding of differences and to learning to respect each other.
For further information, contact:
Marie Caley, Principal
McKernan School
11330 - 76 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
780.435.4163
Edmonton Public Schools is helping to shape the future in every one of our classrooms. We’re focused on ensuring each student learns to their full potential and develops the ability, passion and imagination to pursue their dreams and contribute to their community.
Edmonton Public Schools
Centre for Education
1 Kingsway NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5H 4G9