Every single day in our Early Learning Centre (ELC) the theme of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022 is at the forefront of our minds, but on the day itself, this was the absolute focus for learning.

‘Imagine a gender equal world.

A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

A world that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.

A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Together we can forge women's equality.

Collectively we can all #BreakTheBias.’

This theme is a big message for three to five-year-olds - but it is important, for we are deeply committed to the above. And for laying the foundation to achieve the School’s Mission of enabling ‘every girl to be the best she can be throughout her life’.

Our Mamie girls celebrated themselves - as they are at three years old. Together they read I Like Myself by Karen Beaumont. I Like Myself is an ode to self-esteem, bursting with energy and imagination, as a little girl embraces precisely who she was created to be - herself!

The girls were then asked to share what they like about themselves and to celebrate and consider what they would like to be - next or when they grow up. Each little girl designed her very own page, with her words recorded, to contribute to the Mamie House’s own I Like Myself… I Can Be… book to remain as a keepsake in the Mamie House.

Our Annie girls reflected on the wonderful women in their lives, choosing one special woman to draw and paint, and consider what they love about this woman.

Each of these portraits are displayed around the doorway for the girls to look up to, enjoy and be inspired by as they go about their days. We too are inspired by the wonderful women in these girls’ lives.

Once again, every day, we reflect on the above theme, but on IWD it was the focus, and a very important focus it was, one that we hope will have a lasting impact on our girls.