Senior School International Women's Day (IWD)
Queen ’ s hosted the Taunton Chamber of Commerce International Women's Day Conference.
On Monday pupils celebrated International Women ’ s Day during our whole School Assembly. 11 pupils from years 7 - 13 helped to create a presentation whereby they each focused on an inspirational woman in their lives. It was a fascinating presentation with the women of a diverse range of women from around the world highlighted. A huge thank you to all of those pupils who spent time creating this assembly and were brave enough to stand up on stage in front of their peers.
International Women ’ s Day has been held every year for more than 100 years, IWD was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations as an official, world - wide celebration of women's rights - bringing attention to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. On Wednesday, business men and women were invited to enjoy a morning of networking, inspired talks from local business women, and performances from our Performing Arts students including readings of Emmeline Pankhurst ’ s Freedom or Death Speech and a lively rendition from SIX The Musical. Our Year 7s took part in a colouring competition to celebrate the day, with four students being awarded a book token for their ‘ individuality ’. We ’ d like to thank the Chamber of Commerce for their generosity, and look forward to next year ’ s celebration.
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