Schools throughout the Northern Lights Public Schools Division relaxed their hat rules for Wednesday, May 1 as students and staff wore their hats to school to show support and raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health. The Hats On for Mental Health initiative was Canada-wide initiative.
Students and staff were also encouraged to engage in conversations focused on understanding mental health and removing the stigma surrounding mental illnesses.
(In pictures) Students from the Aurora Middle School at the school's gym. Some staff also lined up with the students. Wayne Mah, Heather Dempsey, Madeline Belanger and Tanya Draney also had their 'hats on'.
To learn more about Hats On for Mental Health, visit www.canwetalk.ca.
