Rodney College teachers and students put the focus on the anti-bullying and anti-homophobic messages behind Pink Shirt Day rather than making it a fundraising exercise.Wellsford’s main street was also a vision in pink for Pink Shirt Day with the street decorated and many businesses getting in behind the event. Organised by Wellsford Plus, a bucket shake and BBQ raised $500. Tables were resplendent with glitter hearts and pink cupcakes, when around 30 people enjoyed a very pink morning tea on May 26 followed by a talk from Ali Coomberon. Organised by the Warkworth Library, the event raised over $650 for the Breast Cancer Foundation.
Pink was flavour of the month in May as people raised money and awareness for some heartfelt causes. Pink Shirt Day, on May 20, has been adopted in many countries as a day to stand up against bullying – especially homophobic bullying.
It originated in Canada in 2007 with fellow students showing solidarity with a gay student, who had been bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school.
Pink Ribbon events were also held across the region to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation and will help with education, research and patient support.
Mahurangi College turns out in force for Pink Shirt Day
01/06/2021
Mahurangi College staff made a special effort for Pink Shirt Day this year. A Zumba dance class got a little pinker than usual. The College’s…
All of the area’s local schools showed their support for Pink Shirt Day, May 20, with its anti-bullying and mental health messages. However, two Primary…
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