International Women’s Day
This year, the International Women’s Day theme spotlighted ‘Inspiring Inclusion’. To celebrate, Tintern Grammar held a breakfast for the School community on Friday 8 March. The sold-out event was attended by over 100 people – staff, students, Alumni and their guests alike.
School leaders Zara Janz, Liam Rosewarne, Sarah Zhu and Emily Stokes confidently hosted the entire morning by introducing the guest speaker, Jo Newton OAM, Class of 2006 and Tintern Grammar Senior Girls’ Choir. As guest of honour, Jo shared her own journey of Inspiring Inclusion – from Tintern to her fulfilling career as a research scientist in animal genetics. She explained how the numerous nurturing experiences in her early career of mentorship and role models have come full circle. That now, she herself champions diversity, equity and inclusion in a way that actively leads others to do the same.
‘I encourage all to think beyond Inspiring Inclusion to taking action,’ said Jo.
Jo credits Tinternwood Farm with introducing her to her lifelong love of sheep. Now, a passionate advocate for young people in agriculture, Jo’s regular school visits across Victoria inspire a wide variety of students about the industry. Following on from Jo, the Tintern Grammar Senior Girls’ Choir triumphantly sang I Am Woman by Helen Reddy, Class of 1958.
It was a powerful start to the new day and a valuable opportunity to reflect on the importance of celebrating International Women’s Day.
