"Celebrated annually, DSA hosts World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) to celebrate the abilities and advocate for the Down syndrome community. The theme of this year’s event, “DSA Heart – A Lifetime of Love”, represents and commemorates the past, present and future of the collective compassion towards the community as we celebrate our 30th year milestone. It reflects the love and care we share, creating an impact when we come together with one heart.

We would like to warmly invite your students and teachers to participate in our celebration,

WDSD COMMUNITY WALK AND CARNIVAL

Saturday, 28 March 2026

9.00am to 4.00pm

Suntec City, Tower 1 & 2 Atrium (3 Temasek Blvd, Singapore 038983)

• Participate in our community walk.

• Join us in breaking the Singapore Book of Records for the largest number of attendees wearing mismatched socks!

• Support our artists by purchasing the WDSD 2026 socks.

• Showcase your school’s performing group at our event."

Kindly refer to the attached PDF for more information and indicate your school’s participation through. 

 https://bit.ly/WDSD26schools 

[Note: Under Question 2, Name of School/ Organization, 

write Your School / Girl Guides Singapore.]

Attire:

• Brownie T-shirt / Girl Guides Polo T-shirt

• School PE shorts / Track Pants

• MISMATCHED SOCKS [for Singapore Book of Records]

• School OR sports shoes

Note for Guider:

PNAA 2026: Record under Division-based Service

Each school may decide on a participation number that is suitable and manageable for your company/pack. 

You are not required to stay for the full duration of the programme. However, you are encouraged to take part in the community walk & record breaking in order to record your Division-based Yeoman service hours as a way to advocate for the Down syndrome community.

Event Information

Please note that there will be no RAMS provided, so you may prepare your own based on your school's requirements.

• Registration starts at 9.00am

• Community walk will begin at around 9.30am

•  Singapore Book of Records segment will take place from 11.30am to 12.00pm.

The walk route is still being finalised. Details will be shared once confirmed. It will be a loop around Suntec City, covering both indoor and outdoor areas, and is estimated to take about 15 minutes, depending on walking pace.

Dear Guide Guiders,

As a meaningful follow-up to your participation in the World Down Syndrome Day Carnival and Community Walk, units are encouraged to explore the clauses for the Disability Awareness Badge.

This provides an opportunity for Guides to deepen their understanding of inclusion, reflect on their learning experiences, and take purposeful action in support of persons with disabilities.

 INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY 

Want to expose your Guides to the international world of Guiding? Are your Guides passionate about gender equality and ready to lead change in your community? 

Join us for the Women of Change: Empowering Her international conference— a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and lead!

Together, let’s:

 Create safe, empowering spaces for girls to thrive

 Break down barriers to achieve gender equality

 Inspire one another to grow and lead with your very own impact project!

 Sign up here!

 https://tinyurl.com/W4CEH

For more information, please visit: https://wceh12.carrd.co 

SIGN UP HERE

Follow up to attain Disability Awareness Badge for units who attended the East Division Badge Programme.

1. Visit to DSA & plan an activity using materials sponsored by Pentel Singapore 

2. Extension for PNA initiatives

3. Click on the .PDF for more information