International Women’s Day is held every year to celebrate women’s achievements and campaign for gender equality.

The English faculty is also running a competition in two categories: key stage 3 and key stage 4/5 with a prize of 2 £10 Amazon vouchers.  Students in no more than two sides of A4 need to write a speech explaining why their choice is the most inspirational woman. They can choose a famous woman, or a member of their family – it doesn’t matter who she is – use all of their persuasive skills convince us that she deserves that title. Deadline for entries is Friday 16^th March 3.10pm. Winners will be announced on the website and in the May newsletter.

Above left picture: International Women’s Day campus display board.
Above right picture: Year 13 students also compiled lists of Inspirational Women in History.