Sea of purple at Lockington Consolidated School

Taking part in Purple Day was one event the students wanted to participate in as a way of raising awareness of epilepsy.

Principal James Hodgens said starting the conversation about conditions such as epilepsy was important for the school.

“If we build awareness of the different conditions and challenges many students face, then we also build empathy and understanding,” he said.

Purple Day was founded in 2008 and is generally held in March each year.

The event is an effort to get people talking about the disorder and inform those with seizures they are not alone.

Staff and students were invited to wear casual clothes and include a ‘touch of purple’ in their outfits on the day.

The event initially had to be postponed, as it fell during remote learning, but was eventually held on the last day of term two.

Students also enjoyed a special lunch from the canteen, which included purple jelly.