Female Voices
Introduction
The Female Voices Project began in September of 2023, when a group of 19 students from Years 9-14 at Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock formed a project team to design and deliver an ambitious project with the aim of giving rise to the female voice within the curriculum as well as resources to facilitate conversations in schools around sexism and misogyny.
The final resource, which you can download below, is split into three strands, designed for each year of Key Stage 3.
Year 8 – Women in the Curriculum – Profiles of 15 inspirational women to inspire conversation and further research about the contribution of women to each subject area.
Year 9 – Sexism in Society – Three lesson plans and accompanying resources designed for LLW, Pastoral Care or PRSD programmes.
Year 10 – Becoming Anti-Misogynist – A workshop aimed at providing tools to challenge misogyny in schools and wider society.
“It is inspiring to see such empowered young women make such a strong and strategic case for change. I think your ‘Female Voices’ project is an excellent example of how we can make things better for all young people.”
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- Nicola Byrne, Assistant Chief Inspector, ETI
“This resource is amazing and deserves to be seen by all.”
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- Jane McCarthy, Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead, Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Directorate
“What an honour to be present this evening at the launch of Female Voices, a teaching resource to address misogyny and designed by young women from OLSPCK.”
- Mary Lowery, Acting Assistant Director, Education Authority
“What an inspirational group of young women from Our Lady and St Patrick’s College, Knock launching a resource aimed at combatting misogyny and patriarchy.”
- Chris Quinn, Northern Ireland Children’s Commissioner