Every day should be International Women’s Day.
Merinda Park Learning and Community Centre has strived to live up to the maxim as the centre held a four-day celebration from 4 to 7 March, recognising and appreciating the diverse women within the community circle.
The first day of the celebration marathon saw City of Casey early childhood educator Paru Ramesh share her stories of hard work and success with the English students in the centre.
She engaged the students in a brief discussion about career and personal goals. The students wrote and shared their own stories and neatly presented them in a folder.
A seekh kebab barbecue united the students on the second day as they shared their traditional recipes and cooked up a storm.
Initially inspired by Casey Connect & Learn, the Wednesday crochet group, students, staff, and volunteers put on their ‘creative hats’ and produced beautiful works of art on the third day of the celebration. Felt flowers, crochet hearts, decorated personalised quotes, and other creative pieces adorned the Art Wall.
The celebrations were summed up with the grand opening of the Art Wall by Holt MP Cassandra Fernando on the last day.
A centre spokesperson said Merinda Park continued to contribute to the ongoing efforts of promoting equality, empowerment, and inclusivity among women within society, beyond just a single day.
“Our deepest gratitude to all who participated in the events, especially our wonderful students and staff,” she said.
