Down Syndrome Day
In accordance with World Down Syndrome Day, 21st March, 2019, the Biology/EVM students of Grade 9 at SNIS presented a short assembly to spread awareness about Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome is an incurable genetic disorder caused by having an extra chromosome, and can result in physical growth delays, intellectual disabilities and characteristic facial features. In keeping with the traditional gesture, grades 6 to 10 came to school in #OddSocks – a pair of coloured, mismatched socks. Odd socks have become a symbol of Down Syndrome; the socks both encourage diversity and are shaped like chromosomes. The presentation showed the theme song of the year, lives of some accomplished people with Down Syndrome and how it is possible to live a happy life despite having Down Syndrome.
