This week Kintore St School hosted Purple Hat Day to raise funds for research into finding a cure for epilepsy.
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Teachers and support workers at Kintore St School spent days in the lead up helping the kids create all sorts of purple hats.
"Proceeds from the money we raise today are going towards programs and research to find a cure for epilepsy,” principal, Marg Chamberlain said.
“As some of you are aware we have several students in our school who are affected by this.
"It's an exciting day to celebrate Purple Hat Day," she said.
The happy students showed off their hats at the Purple Hat Day parade and were handed out awards.
The kids also joined in to sing the National Anthem, which was interpreted in sign language by sign language interpreter, Steffanie Bird.
Purple Day is a global initiative which was started in 2008 by Cassidy Megan, a nine-year-old who struggled with epilepsy.
Kintore St School decided to make purple hats to recognise Purple Day so that all the kids could get involved in the fun activities, Ms Chamberlain said.
“We were going to be out in the sun so we went with purple hats as a sun-safe thing as well,” she said.
The school raised $140 to go towards epilepsy research and support.
Di Dorfler, the teacher who was the driving force behind Purple Hat Day, was more than happy with the amount of support received.
“I happen to work at the best school in Australia, I work with dedicated staff and I’m more than happy with the amount of support we received,” she said.
Members of the police, RAAF, and Mayor Fay Miller were also on hand with their purple hats.