UPCOMING: March on Main

Friday, March 6th is International Women’s Day. The Milton chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women will once again be celebrating with the March on Main, beginning at Town Hall and ending at the Milton Mall. Similar to last year, the Social Justice SHSM students will be participating. They will be speaking at Town Hall, along with Milton’s other three high schools, and are … Continue reading UPCOMING: March on Main

Women’s March Down Main Street

BY PREMA KAPOOR On March 8th, in celebration of International Women’s Day, students and teachers at MD took part in the Women’s March Down Main. With close to two hundred students attending, all attendees made their way down to Town Hall led by MD’s Social Justice SHSM students. Upon arriving at Town Hall, all students and teachers had the opportunity to listen to Mayor Gord … Continue reading Women’s March Down Main Street

International Women’s Day

BY PREMA KAPOOR Image Source Each year on March 8th, International Women’s Day is celebrated by people all over the world. While it originally began in 1911 in Germany, Austria, Denmark, and Switzerland to protest for women’s rights, the monumental day grew into an international phenomenon. According to the official site for Women’s Day, the global celebration commemorates the “social, economic, cultural and political achievements … Continue reading International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day Morning Music

BY TASMIA JAMIL As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8th, the Social Justice SHSM leads up to the March on Main with their own methods of raising awareness. One of these methods includes playing songs on the announcements that empower women all around the world. The song list includes popular female singers such as Beyonce, Ariana Grande, and Lady Gaga, as well as a … Continue reading International Women’s Day Morning Music