To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), we are delighted to welcome Paralympian and adventurer Kelly CartwrightÌýas ourÌýspecial guestÌýspeaker.Ìý
Kelly Cartwright is a world-class athlete and trailblazer who has redefined resilience and determination. After losing her leg to cancer at 15, Kelly became a multiple World Record holder and Paralympic champion. She made history in 2009 as the first above-knee amputee woman to summit Mt Kilimanjaro. At the 2012 London Paralympics, she claimed gold in Long Jump with a new world record and silver in theÌý100m. A two-time World Champion, Kelly is also an ambassador for Make-A-Wish Foundation andÌýiconicÌýAustralian brandsÌýTelstra and Qantas.ÌýKelly’s incredible message ofÌýcourage,ÌýexcellenceÌýand resilienceÌýis truly inspiringÌýand not to be missed!
- ¶Ù´¡°Õ·¡: Friday 6 MarchÌý2026ÌýÌý
- SPEAKER:Ìý8.30am (sharp) – 9.30am | Thorold TheatreÌý
- COFFEE VAN:Ìý9.30am – 10.20am (adults only) | Art PlazaÌý
- COST: $20pp (Adults) | Students attendÌýFREEÌýbutÌýbookings are essentialÌý
- BOOKINGS:ÌýÌýbyÌýFriday 27 FebruaryÌý2026Ìý(earlier if sold out)Ìý
COMMUNITY GUESTS:ÌýThis event is open to all members of our community including parents,Ìýstaff and alumni, and guests are invited to join us for aÌýcuppaÌýcourtesy of the MG Mobile Café after the speaker, but we ask all non-staff to leave theÌýSchoolÌýby 10.25amÌýprior toÌýtheÌýcommencement of recess.Ìý
STUDENT GUESTS:ÌýStudents are also welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent/carer (please book accordingly).Ìý