2.Woodland Heights wears purple for epilepsy

Woodland Heights wears purple for epilepsy

The students at Woodland Heights Public School turned classroom lessons into empathy by wearing purple to raise awareness about epilepsy and show their support for those living with the disease.

As part of the Grade 5 science curriculum about the human body, a representative from Epilepsy Ontario explained to students that a common concern for people with epilepsy is the social stigma that is associated with seizures.

The students of Mrs. Meikle's Grade 5 homeroom organized a campaign that extended their classroom learning into the social culture of the school, breaking down barriers and increasing awareness and acceptance.

Students made posters, submitted announcements and rallied together to raise awareness for epilepsy.


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