Pink Shirt Day 2025: Let Kindness Grow

girl wearing pink shirt and hat

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) invites students, staff, and families to wear pink and stand together to raise awareness about the importance of treating others with kindness so everyone succeeds. This year's theme is 'Let Kindness Grow.'

Why Pink Shirt Day Matters

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 in Nova Scotia when students stood up for a bullied classmate for wearing a pink shirt. Their simple solidarity sparked a national movement that continues to promote kindness, empathy, and bullying prevention.

At GPPSD, we believe that kindness is a foundation for learning and growth. Maintaining welcoming, caring, respectful, and safe spaces is at the core of our work, as outlined in GPPSD’s AP 359 Welcoming, Caring, Respectful and Safe Learning Environments.

Supporting Our Students and Staff

We remain committed to letting kindness grow, preventing bullying and promoting well-being through education, awareness, and access to support. If you or someone you know needs help, resources are available:

Join the Movement: Grow Kindess

Participating in Pink Shirt Day is one way we can show our shared responsibility in maintaining and growing safe, inclusive, and caring school communities. By wearing pink, we reinforce that kindness, respect, and belonging matter for all.

Join the conversation by sharing your support on social media using #GPPSD and #PinkShirtDay.

For more information on bullying prevention and creating safe school environments, visit Pink Shirt Day or Alberta Government.

Division Information
Grande Prairie Public School Division
Email: communications@gppsd.ab.ca 
Phone: 780-532-4491