Head girl Amiria Tikao believed the survey would “spark change”, and said she was proud of students for speaking out. “They have every right to use their voice and I encourage them to. We are starting to control this issue in talking about it. Yes, we’re upset, but we’re hopeful.” Pupils began raising concerns in March, with chalk graffiti messages at Christchurch Boys’ High School supporting women and LGBTQIA+ rights, followed by a protest involving more than 100 girls’ high students the same week. STUFF Christchurch Girls' High students attempted to lead a sexual harassment protest against a neighbouring boys' school earlier this year, but were turned back. (Video first published May 2021).