Studying for exams and enduring lockdown might seem like challenges enough, but for Alyssa Schneider adding one more thing to her plate helped her thrive through COVID-19.
Studying for exams and enduring lockdown might seem like challenges enough, but for Alyssa Schneider adding one more thing to her plate helped her thrive through COVID-19.
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Van Werder, 8, from Woodleigh School made easy work of the event which became a duathlon due to unsafe water quality in the ocean. His favourite part of being involved was watching the expression on each child s face as they crossed the finish line. “Seeing kids feel like champions, every kid who crosses the finish line feels like they have won a gold medal at the Olympics.”
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Asher Malone, 9, from Woodleigh School with his finishing medal, happy to have completed the course.
Shire urges pledge for women’s ‘challenge’
The global day celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
This year’s UN theme is Women in Leadership which promotes women’s and girls’ achievements, women’s independence and decision-making and challenges gender stereotypes and roles.
Members of the community can join in online to raise awareness of gender equality on International Women’s Day.
This year, women are being asked to challenge. To make a pledge, visit the shire website and explain in 140 characters who or what you would choose to challenge to break down gender stereotypes.
The shire will also host an online event featuring four women from diverse backgrounds who share their stories and discuss gender equality and women in leadership. The pre-recorded discussion led by broadcaster, journalist, producer and author Tracee Hutchison will include insights from the mayor Cr Despi O’Connor and councillors. RPP FM will air the
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