On 21st March 2020 our school took part in Sock Challenge.
What is a sock challenge?
On this day, two different socks are worn to celebrate human uniqueness. The challenge is addressed to all who want to show solidarity and support for people with Down syndrome and their families. At the same time, it broadens the awareness that a person with Down syndrome makes this world more beautiful, varied, interesting and inspiring.
Why socks?
Different socks have become a symbol of World Down Syndrome Day because the chromosome has the shape of a sock. It is thanks to chromosomes that you look like your parents.
Why date 21. 3.?
There is also symbolism in this date. In the nucleus of each body cell there are 23 chromosomes from the father and 23 from the mother. People with Down syndrome have one extra chromosome. This single chromosome is added at the location of the 21st chromosome. This genetic disorder is called the trisomy of the 21st chromosome.
