World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date for WDSD – the 21st day of the 3rd month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome.

The theme for this year is ‘WITH US NOT FOR US’.

Lots of Socks Day is a day where we can get people talking about Down syndrome by wearing #LotsOfSocks. These might be mismatched socks or your craziest socks, whatever it takes to start a conversation.

DOWN SYNDROME (OR TRISOMY 21) IS A CONDITION IN WHICH A PERSON HAS AN EXTRA CHROMOSOME.

Chromosomes are “packages” of genes in the body. They determine how a baby’s body forms and functions as it grows.
Around 1 in every 800 babies will be born with Down syndrome.
Down syndrome occurs naturally – there is no known cause.

We thank those students who are able to wear odd, bright and/favourite coloured socks to raise awareness about Down Syndrome on Tuesday 21st March.