Inclusivity takes centre stage at M.D. Bennie Public School

Originating in small-town Nova Scotia in 2007, Pink Shirt Day is recognized in countries around the world and in Canada on the last Wednesday of every February. The colour pink serves as a symbol of solidarity against bullying and lets others know that they are not alone.

On February 28, students at Margaret D. Bennie Public School took Pink Shirt Day to heart as the student body proudly wore shades of fuchsia, magenta and salmon.

Grade 7 student Marlon Malcolm shared, “At M.D. Bennie, we stand up for people that are being bullied. We volunteer to help others at our school and in the community.”

Grade 4 student Allysa Fehr added, “We wore pink to show that you shouldn’t bully. It hurts people’s feelings and makes them feel bad.”