The Pink Shirt Day Story
In 2007, Berwick, Nova Scotia, after a new student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt, two grade 12 students bought 50 pink shirts and encouraged their classmates to wear pink. The next day they went to distribute the shirts and to their surprise, most of the students arrived wearing pink! With that act of kindness, Pink Shirt Day was born. In recognition of the Berwick event, the last Wednesday each February is Canada’s national Pink Shirt/anti-bullying day. Many countries recognize specific days for raising awareness about the prevention of bullying and promoting kindness and inclusion. In Canada, many students have heard the Pink Shirt Day message from kindergarten through to their high school graduation. The movement continues to grow.
Next week, on Wednesday, February 26, we encourage our students to wear pink in recognition of Pink Shirt Day.
Please feel free to explore some of the links below for more information on Pink Shirt Day.