A PRIMARY School in Ellesmere Port is supporting World Ostomy Day as one of their students lives with a stoma bag.

9-year-old Poppy Jones’ illness started when she was a baby.

She had numerous bowel and gastro issues that caused her a lot of discomfort and it led to her receiving an ileostomy bag a few years ago.

As well as living with a stoma, Poppy also suffers from joint hypermobility in her upper body which causes her severe joint and muscle pain as well as headaches, fatigue and dizziness.

World Ostomy Day occurs on the first Saturday of October. This year it will take place on Saturday, October 1.

Poppy’s school, Cambridge Primary School, have decided to raise awareness of people living with a stoma and dress in purple on Friday, September 30.

Speaking to the Globe, Sharon Jones, Poppy’s mum said: “I approached the school a couple of weeks ago asking if the whole school could support the day, but if not could just Poppy wear purple.

“There’s a lot of stigma around stomas and around what they’re actually for. It’s not just adults that have them, it’s babies and children as well.

“It’s nice to raise awareness and remove that stigma.”

Wirral Globe: Poppy Jones (Credit: Sharon Jones)Poppy Jones (Credit: Sharon Jones) (Image: Sharon Jones)

Poppy’s close friend, Jessica, 7, is an advocate for stoma awareness and came up with the idea for as many schools as possible across the UK to get involved with World Ostomy Day with her mum.

Sharon added: “I know other schools up and down the country are taking part in this. It is so good that so many schools are willing to take part.

“Poppy is really looking forward to the day and it’ll be nice for Poppy to not feel singled out. She is no different to everyone else.”

The school's headteacher, Mr Darryl Pickering told the Globe: “We are extremely proud of Poppy-Mae.

“She is an inspiration to us all. Her determination, resilience and cheerfulness is an example for us all to follow.”