We invite all students and staff to wear pink to stand together against bullying and promote a culture of inclusivity and support. By wearing pink, we show that we are committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Let’s make a statement that kindness matters—join us in celebrating Pink Shirt Day and spreading positivity throughout our district!
Ey Swayel MPSD Friends,
Pink Shirt Day has been a growing event since 2007. See below for the story of how Pink Shirt Day came to be:
“David Shepherd, Travis Price, and their teenage friends organized a high-school protest to wear pink in sympathy with a Grade 9 boy who was being bullied [for wearing a pink shirt]…[They] took a stand against bullying when they protested against the harassment of a new Grade 9 student by distributing pink T-shirts to all the boys in their school. 'I learned that two people can come up with an idea, run with it, and it can do wonders,' says Mr. Price, 17, who organized the pink protest. 'Finally, someone stood up for a weaker kid.' So, Mr. Shepherd and some other headed off to a discount store and bought 50 pink tank tops. They sent out message to schoolmates that night, and the next morning they hauled the shirts to school in a plastic bag. As they stood in the foyer handing out the shirts, the bullied boy walked in. His face spoke volumes. 'It looked like a huge weight was lifted off his shoulders,' Mr. Price recalled. The bullies were never heard from again."
— Globe & Mail
See Siwal Si'wes Digital Library's Winter blog post: https://swswlibrary.com/ or click on the image below and scroll to February 26th: Pink Shirt Day!
