World Down Syndrome Day

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate people with Down Syndrome around the globe. This signifies the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. This day was also declared Ontario Down Syndrome Day by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in 2016.

Students & staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks on March 21st as part of a world-wide theme for loving differences. Pictures of the mismatched socks can be shared on social media using #wdsd2021#LotsOfSocks and tag @dsayr.