KDVP proves its cool to be kind on 143 Day
The primary school recently celebrated 143 Day, an initiative that ties in with their cool to be kind campaign.
Learners of King David Victory Park Primary School participated in a heartwarming celebration of 143 Day.
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What is this celebration? Well, it is a new tradition inspired by Fred Rogers Day in the USA which is said to be connected to the school’s ‘Cool to be Kind’ campaign. The number 143 symbolises the words ‘I Love You’, a phrase Rogers considered the most powerful anyone could hear or say. It has also been said that in his commitment to this idea, he even aimed to maintain a body weight of 143 pounds.
Rogers was the creator, showrunner, and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.
For the 143 Day celebration, learners created and wrote heartfelt cards for the adults who support the campus daily. These included cleaners, gardeners, security personnel, and bus drivers. The gesture was deeply appreciated, with many staff members expressing their gratitude for the learners’ thoughtfulness.
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Rogers once said, “From the time you were very little, you’ve had people who have smiled you into smiling, people who have talked you into talking, sung you into singing, loved you into loving.
Let’s take some time to think of those extra special people.” The learners embraced this message, taking the opportunity to acknowledge and thank the special people who make their school a better place every day.
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