March the 21^st is globally recognised as ‘World Down Syndrome Day’.  In the UK it is estimated that 1 in every 1,000 babies born will have Down’s syndrome. Down’s syndrome is a genetic condition caused by the presence of a full or partial third copy of chromosome 21 in the body’s cells.

 

To show our awareness we welcome all pupils and staff to wear odd socks on Monday 21^st March as it is thought that chromosomes look like socks and people with Down’s syndrome have an extra one. We use the 21^st of March because it signifies the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down’s syndrome.

 

We look forward to seeing the combination of socks on Monday.

 

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