SPRING TERM

finally recognising women’s accomplishments and International Women’s Day contributes to this. International Women’s Day not only recognises the achievement of women but allows us to discuss the troubles they face and it helps me as a young progressive woman feel seen in the troubles I face in my day to day life.

Olivia (Upper Sixth)

International Women’s Day is a day to thank women like your mum, your grandmother, your girlfriend, etc. Because they do an amazing job, they take care of us. But, it is especially for your mum because her whole life is to protect and take care of you.

Sunny (Third Form) international pupil from Vietnam

As a Quaker School, one of the testimonies that underpins our ethos is equality. This testimony has a special meaning to me through my upbringing, Quaker education, and work. I expect to be treated as an equal, and strive for all the girls in our school to feel empowered to call out inequality in society.

We are committed to equality for women and girls; I am proud that Ackworth School is working with Aisha Thomas, author of Representation Matters, to make sure the school is exemplary in its equality, diversity and inclusion practice.

Nancy Newlands, Senior Deputy Head (Pastoral & Academic)