By Kelly Lucas
THIS year a group of girls from Shepparton ACE Secondary College where all experiencing some kind of harassment within the school yard, so they decided to form a group and called it ‘reclaiming women’s rights.’
What followed is truly an amazing story of girls from year seven right up to year ten sticking together, supporting each other, and standing up for what they believe in. They promoted positive relationships and young women’s safety throughout the school, and it has changed the culture.
“The girls did it with style and made our school a really safe place for themselves and others while raising awareness, I am really proud of them all, they showed persistence and achieved something important,” said Shepparton ACE Secondary College principle, Bronwyn Rose.
The girls have made posters which are hung all around the school but have also designed coffee mugs and wrist bands which will come out soon to raise even more awareness. The group meets every Monday afternoon for around 30 minutes.
“We have all become more comfortable within ourselves and we are no longer afraid, the relationships between boys and girls have become a lot better amongst everyone at school and we have formed some amazing friendships, the best part is the harassment has stopped” said Shepparton ACE Secondary College student, Immi.
