On Friday 17th May, Waitākere College took part in supporting Pink Shirt Day which is run by the Mental Health Foundation NZ. Pink Shirt Day is a day when Aotearoa shows its support and raises awareness around bullying by wearing a pink shirt. This year the Level 2 Health Education classes organised activities and events for the week of Pink Shirt Day to raise awareness around the school. 

Throughout the week we had colouring-in and t-shirt design competitions, a quiz, appreciation and shout-out cards along with a photo booth and photo frames on the day. 

This year the students had an opportunity to join the staff in celebrating anti-bullying by wearing a pink shirt and pink accessories on Friday. This was a special occasion for the students and staff and it was awesome to see the amount of support throughout the week and on Friday.

A heartfelt thank you to the senior leadership team, Miss Gardyne, Miss McFall, and Miss Hutson for their hard work and the Level 2 health students for all their effort and mahi making this week and day a success.

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora - Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying!

 - Miss Fearnley