WATCH | World Down Syndrome Day at Port Hacking High School
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00:00Good morning, Port. My name is Mrs. Yankovsky, or...
00:11Benjamin Lyman.
00:13And Anne Hugo.
00:15I'm here today to share my passion for spreading the message of mobility versus disability.
00:23March 21st is World Down Syndrome Day, chosen because it represents the 21st chromosome,
00:29which people with Down syndrome have three copies of instead of two.
00:37Ivan has something to share. Please be...
00:42Please be quiet.
00:45Today we are honoured to have a very special guest with us as we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day.
00:52This person is a leader, a role model, and someone who brings so much warmth and positivity to every room.
00:58He has attended multiple meetings at the executive level with Mr. Taransky.
01:02He works at Civic Industries and is passionate about keeping our environment clean.
01:08He is always there to lend a helping hand and is known for giving some of the best hugs around.
01:13But most importantly, his presence always brings a smile to those around him.
01:17Let's give a warm welcome to Ivan.
01:29What's your favourite thing about school?
01:31Our civic.
01:33Better than always.
01:35What do you do at lunchtime?
01:38Clean the school out.
01:42What do you like to do at home?
01:44Make love.
01:46And what's your best move?
01:48Hugo!
01:52Thank you, Ivan.
01:54Next up, we have another amazing guest, Hugo.
02:09Hugo is an amazing artist, writer, and loves the trampoline.
02:13We're so lucky to have him here today.
02:15Let's give another round of applause for Hugo.
02:24Down syndrome is a condition that affects many people worldwide.
02:27It occurs when a person has an extra chromosome, which can affect their development and learning.
02:32But it's important to remember that people with Down syndrome are just like everyone else.
02:36They have dreams, passions, and talents that make them unique.
02:40Let's celebrate their abilities, not just their challenges.
02:43And remember that inclusion and kindness go such a long way to making our world a better place.
02:49As part of today's celebration, Ivan would like to invite you all down to join him at lunch for a fun and meaningful activity.
02:56We're going to clean up the school grounds, keeping our environment beautiful.
03:00Bring your energy and enthusiasm, and let's make a difference together.
03:04Afterward, we'll all enjoy some iceboxes as a thank you for helping out.
03:13Faculty dismissed.