This Pink Shirt Day, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord students are wearing a T-shirt designed by one of their own.
Abby Baker, a Grade 12 student at École secondaire Château-Jeunesse in Longlac, designed a logo to represent CS du Grand Nord’s commitment to saying "no" to bullying.
The clouds on the pink T-shirt represent the problems of bullying or arguments, and the rainbow symbolizes harmony and inclusion.
All proceeds from sales will be donated to Camp Quality, an organization offering free and inclusive programs for children with cancer or blood diseases.
“This organization is important to me because I have friends who have participated in Camp Quality camps, and my uncle Kurt was a sick child," Baker explained in a news release. "Camp Quality helps children and their families cope with pediatric cancer by offering activities and support."
"My grandmother inspired me greatly: she was always generous and involved in her community. She never allowed anyone to mock my uncle because of his illness. She is my biggest source of inspiration. It is an honour for me to see my logo worn by everyone today. I hope it inspires others to be kind and act against bullying.”
Pink Shirt Day is an annual initiative aimed at raising awareness in the school community about the importance of fighting bullying and promoting an environment of empathy, tolerance, and respect.
Find the full news release from Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord below:
As part of the annual Pink Shirt Day held on February 26th, an event marking the fight against bullying and promoting inclusion, the Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord is proud to announce that one of its students has designed an exclusive logo, which was featured on t-shirts worn during this symbolic event.
Each year, Pink Shirt Day raises awareness in the school community about the importance of fighting bullying and promoting an environment of empathy, tolerance, and respect.
Abby Baker, a Grade 12 student at École secondaire Château-Jeunesse in Longlac, took the initiative to design a logo that symbolically and inspiringly represents the CS du Grand Nord’s commitment to saying "no" to bullying.
The pink t-shirts adorned with the logo – clouds representing the problems of bullying or arguments, and the rainbow symbolizing harmony and inclusion – were sold within the school community of the school Board. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to Camp Quality, an organization that offers free and inclusive programs throughout the year for children with cancer or blood diseases.
According to Abby, “This organization is important to me because I have friends who have participated in Camp Quality camps, and my uncle Kurt was a sick child. Camp Quality helps children and their families cope with pediatric cancer by offering activities and support. My grandmother inspired me greatly: she was always generous and involved in her community. She never allowed anyone to mock my uncle because of his illness. She is my biggest source of inspiration. It is an honor for me to see my logo worn by everyone today. I hope it inspires others to be kind and act against bullying,” said Abby.
Students and staff proudly wore the t-shirts featuring this logo, expressing their support for the cause. This symbolic gesture not only helps raise awareness about the negative effects of bullying, but also reminds us of the importance of building a more inclusive and compassionate school environment.
Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord congratulates Abby for her outstanding work and thanks all those who contributed to making this day a great success. This gesture demonstrates not only our school community’s commitment to this cause but also the importance of valuing students’ creativity and encouraging them to be positive role models in their environment.
Recognized for its keen sense of innovation and openness to the world, Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord offers a French-language public education of the highest quality in fifteen elementary schools and eight secondary schools in the communities of Markstay, Noëlville, Greater Sudbury, Blind River, Elliot Lake, Sault Ste. Marie, Wawa, Dubreuilville, Marathon, Manitouwadge, Longlac and Thunder Bay.