Head of Special Education
World Down Syndrome Day
World Down syndrome day is celebrated on 21 March 2025. A person with Down syndrome has 3 copies of the 21 chromosome (21/ 3). Because chromosomes look like socks, World Down syndrome day is celebrated by wearing mismatched socks.
Students are invited to wear mismatched socks on Friday, 21 March 2025.
21 March 2025 is also Harmony Day.
Sunflower Lanyard Initiative
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a simple tool for people with non-visible disabilities to voluntarily share that they have a disability or condition that may not be immediately apparent and that they may need a helping hand and understanding in the workplace.
Just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it is not there
Some disabilities, conditions or chronic illnesses are not immediately obvious to others. For some people, this can make it hard to understand and believe that someone with a 'non-visible' disability genuinely needs support. Some people question whether they have a disability because they don’t look ‘like they have a disability’.
That is why the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was created—to encourage inclusivity, acceptance and understanding.