PINK DAY - IELTS 11

 

PINK DAY - IELTS 11

A SYMBOL OF KINDNESS – A PROMISE TO SAY NO TO BULLYING

Have you ever witnessed a friend being mocked – excluded – or treated unfairly? Most of us have seen such moments, and deep down we know how painful they can be. Sometimes, silence hurts even more than the harshest words. That is why Pink Day was created – as a reminder that we must not stay silent, but instead raise our voices to say “no” to bullying in every form.

The story began in Canada – when two high school students decided to wear pink to support a younger boy who had been ridiculed for his pink shirt. That simple gesture of solidarity spread quickly, inspiring people across the world. Over time, pink became more than just a color – it turned into a global emblem of kindness – empathy – and humanity.

For Hoang Long High School, Pink Day is not merely an imported event. It is a chance to reaffirm our shared promise: to create a school environment that is safe – welcoming – and filled with mutual respect. It reminds us that school should be a place where every student feels valued, supported, and encouraged to be their true selves.

Wearing pink is not about style or trend – it is about courage. A pink shirt carries a powerful statement: “I choose kindness. I choose to protect my friends.” Yet courage does not always require grand actions. Even the smallest gestures – offering a smile, writing a caring note, sharing a word of encouragement – can have the power to change someone’s day. When multiplied by hundreds of students, these acts become a collective force for good.

Picture our schoolyard filled with pink – classrooms alive with joy – voices of encouragement echoing through the halls – friendships strengthened by trust and compassion. That vision is not just a dream; it is something we can make real, together.

On Pink Day, every Hoang Long student becomes a “living pink shirt” – carrying within them kindness, bravery, and hope. And when kindness is worn not only on our shirts but also in our hearts – bullying has no place to grow.

#PinkDay #StopBullying #HoangLongHighSchool #SpreadLove

 

Task Requirement:

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) for each question. Use linking words (firstly, in addition, however, therefore) to make your answers coherent.

Questions:

1.   How did a simple action in Canada grow into a global movement, and what does the color pink symbolize today?

2.   At Hoang Long High School, why is Pink Day described as “a promise” rather than just an event?

3.   What is the deeper meaning of calling each student a “living pink shirt”?