Present and future women of worth speak about Women’s Day from Roosevelt High School
Roosevelt High pupils share their thoughts about what Women's Day means to them.
Roosevelt High School is a shining example of how women can lead with almost 50 female deputy principals, teachers, heads of department and administrators on staff.
The paper spoke to teacher Alicia Nel and three learners to discover what their thoughts were on Women’s Day.
Nel found her passion for art was strong enough to want to turn it into a career which she successfully did when she qualified as a teacher in 2019 from the University of Pretoria.
“The highlight of each year is always seeing my learners grow when they realise, they can achieve, accomplish, and prosper through their education. When my students get an opportunity to exhibit their artwork is such a big moment. I love watching them stand confidently as artists and engage with their peers about their pieces and the experience of creating their artworks.”
“This Women’s Month I would like to remind every lady out there that they are beautiful, valuable, and worthy. Exude confidence and humility in your everyday tasks as you set the example and standard of achievements for generations to come.”
Kirsten Bailey, Grade 12
“It is important to me that women are appreciated, valued, and recognised for all that they do as we are all mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends. Being a woman means allowing yourself to go to the greatest lengths to achieve what you’ve got your heart and mind set on, and to do it better than a man. I fully support a day, let alone a whole month, dedicated to empowering women because I believe we make the world a better place. We should stand together and continue to lift one another up, we deserve it. I am proud to be a woman. I am powerful.”
Rofhiwa Khakhu, Grade 11
“Woman’s Day is a day when we celebrate the countless efforts of women in our nation. We celebrate our mothers for protecting us, caring for us and for being there for us when we are at our worst. We celebrate the companionship of our sisters who taught us to never back down from our struggles. We also celebrate all the women in our nation for making the impossible possible, and for making our world a more understanding and safer place to be.”
Selina Shi, Grade 9
“Woman’s Day is the fight for women’s rights. In the past, society didn’t think of us as human beings and women did not have the same rights as men. For example, we weren’t allowed to get an education, could not attend the Olympics, were not seen as strong and had to wear dresses. Women’s Day shows the rights of women should be equal to men and shows that women are playing important roles in society.”
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