Celebrating International Women's Day at Sir Jonathan North Girls' College

Throughout the week, students participated in a variety of activities across different subject areas. These included quizzes, research activities, and competitions based on research projects. Each subject department took the opportunity to emphasise the contributions of women in their respective fields. For instance, in PE, students researched and presented on influential female sports figures.

Adding to the celebration, Year 7 and 8 students learned Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Still I Rise, before performing it as part of a special assembly. The performance was a fitting end to a week that highlighted the school's commitment to honouring women's achievements and inspiring the next generation. 

At Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, we believe that celebrating successful women is crucial, especially in a girls-only school environment. It not only empowers our students but also provides them with role models to look up to. International Women's Day is a perfect opportunity to reinforce our commitment to fostering a supportive and inspiring atmosphere for our students.

We are proud of the enthusiasm and participation shown by our students during this week and look forward to continuing to celebrate the achievements of women throughout the year,

Building on this success, in March we were delighted to welcome Kath Kelly, CEO of Lionheart Educational Trust, to our school. She hosted an inspiring assembly for Year 9 students, sharing insights into her upbringing and her journey to her current role; she also offered valuable lessons on overcoming challenges.

Kath also engaging students with a ‘stand up, sit down’ activity. She read out a number of statements and asked them to stand up if the statement applied to them e.g. ‘you were born in another country.’ This initiative demonstrated that, despite their differences, all students shared commonalities that united them. From this, Kath’s message was clear – everyone has something to offer.

The assembly motivated students and allowed them to recognise their unique strengths and contributions.