Oldham's Northmoor Academy is the first Wollstonecraft School

Northmoor Academy's Year 5 children led the country in becoming the UK's first Wollstonecraft School.

Using our education programme, pupils spent two lessons learning about the life and legacy of Mary Wollstonecraft then put what they'd learned into a human rights assembly for the rest of their school. They were even inspired to share a rousing rendition of The Power in Me, a song they felt reflected Mary Wollstonecraft's courage! (video below)

Our Chair Bee Rowlatt visited to present the children with their certificate. She said "Northmoor Academy's talented students showed an understanding of Mary Wollstonecraft's human rights message by making it their own. I was so inspired by their confident delivery! I want to congratulate the children and staff of Northmoor Academy for celebrating the ideas of equality; of achieving against the odds and of human rights for all - these are the ideas that Mary Wollstonecraft also stood for."

Antony Hughes, CEO of the The Harmony Trust, which runs Northmoor Academy, said: “It has been wonderful to see a new generation of children being inspired by Mary’s phenomenal achievements and bravery. She is a timeless role model for children and we are so proud of our pupils and the enthusiasm they showed in this project.”

The Wollstonecraft Society is excited about delivering more certificates, as more schools up and down the country sign up to the Wollstonecraft School programme. If you'd like to learn more please visit our resources page and if you need further information don't hesitate to get in touch at education@wollstonecraftsociety.org.

The Oldham Times covered Northmoor Academy becoming the country's first Wollstonecraft School - read the article here!