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Orange Shirt Day
Published on Sep 28, 2019 09:04
On Monday, we wish to acknowledge Orange Shirt Day. It’s a special day to remind everyone, all students, that they matter!
Orange Shirt Day started in 2013 in a school in British Columbia and continues to expand in schools across Canada.
It’s a story shared by Phyllis Wastad who is now a grandmother. As a child she went to residential school. They were different from our schools today. On her first day, her new orange t-shirt was taken from her and never returned. It made her feel sad, and like she didn't matter.
As she began sharing her story, it inspired others into action, and as a result, September, 30th has been declared Orange Shirt Day - as a way to affirm a commitment to well-being, self-esteem and to ensure that everyone knows they matter!
Wear your orange t-shirt to school this Monday to acknowledge that every child matters!
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