Devon schools come together to participate in Odd Socks Day

The Ted Wragg Trust schools Exwick Heights Primary School, Cranbrook Education Campus, Isca Academy, Marine Academy Plymouth, and West Exe School all joined in the event.

Odd Socks Day is observed on the second Monday in November each year and encourages people to celebrate diversity and stand up against bullying and discrimination.

This year it was part of Anti-Bullying Week, which runs from November 11 to 15.

The initiative aims to raise awareness about bullying, promote kindness, and encourage students to speak out against all forms of bullying.

The theme for this year's Anti-Bullying Week is Choose Respect, which emphasises the importance of handling differences of opinion and disagreements respectfully and without resorting to bullying.

Both staff and pupils took part in the Odd Socks Day (Image: supplied)

The Ted Wragg Trust schools are actively working towards creating safe, inclusive environments.

West Exe School has previously received a national anti-bullying silver award from the Anti-Bullying Quality Mark UK (ABQM-UK).

Cranbrook Education Campus is working towards the anti-bullying bronze quality mark.

Marine Academy Plymouth is also partnering with the Diana Award to empower students with the skills to effectively tackle bullying.

Moira Marder, CEO of the Ted Wragg Trust, said: "I know students across Ted Wragg schools have taken part in all sorts of activities this Anti-Bullying Week that encourage kindness, respect, and inclusion.

"Marking Odd Socks Day was a brilliant way for schools and the trust to celebrate uniqueness and take a stand against bullying."

In addition to the schools, central staff at the Ted Wragg Trust also participated in Odd Socks Day, further demonstrating the trust's commitment to the cause.

The trust continues to work towards creating a dynamic, sustainable model for anti-bullying that engages the whole community.