World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day is on 21 March every year. The 21st day of the 3rd month was chosen to represent the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

To build our awareness of Down Syndrome, we are asking students to wear socks that are going to be noticed. They might be mismatched socks or bold and colourful. The idea is to start a conversation, so when people ask you about your socks, you can tell them, “I’m wearing them to raise awareness of Down syndrome”.

So, Friday 21 March, students are encouraged to come wearing their mismatched, fancy, bold, colourful or best socks for World Down Syndrome Day.

Renee McGregor