World Diabetes Day

On Thursday, 14th November 2024, we came together as a school to mark World Diabetes Day. This special day is observed every year to raise awareness about diabetes and to encourage healthy living. We wanted to do something fun and meaningful to help our students understand the importance of looking after their health, while also showing support for those living with diabetes.

Dressing Up in Blue

One of the highlights of our celebration was our Blue Day. In support of World Diabetes Day's theme, students and staff wore blue clothing to raise awareness. Blue is the official colour of diabetes awareness, and seeing our school filled with so much blue was a wonderful way to show solidarity for the cause. It was heart-warming to see everyone come together to support this important day!

Learning about Diabetes

This week, we held assembly’s in class to teach the students more about diabetes. Our assembly aimed to explain what diabetes is, why it’s important to understand the condition, and how we can all help those living with it. We also talked about the importance of healthy eating, being active, and looking after ourselves. It was great to see the students ask questions and get involved, showing curiosity and empathy. 

Creative Activities in Class

Our classrooms buzzed with creativity as students took part in fun activities that helped reinforce the messages they had learned. Many children enjoyed colouring in pictures related to diabetes awareness. Whether it was drawing blue ribbons, healthy foods, or fun diagrams about the body, the children used their creativity to help spread the message in a positive and engaging way.

Year 4 conducted their own research on laptops about diabetes and made posters.

Reception made blue paper collage ribbons that they then put on display in the classroom windows. 

Why It Matters

World Diabetes Day is not just about raising awareness – it’s about taking action. By learning more about diabetes, we can make better choices for our health and help others do the same. The activities and conversations sparked throughout the day will help all of us understand how to look after our bodies, what signs to watch out for, and how to be supportive of those living with diabetes.

We want to thank all our students, teachers, and staff for participating in such a meaningful way. It was a day of learning, fun, and showing kindness and understanding for others.