Happy Birthday Malala!

Today, which is both 'Malala Day' and her birthday, St Katherine's celebrates one of of our house icons, Malala Yousafzai.

At the threat of the Taliban not allowing girls to go to school, Malala feared for her future. She wanted her education because she wanted to learn, she wanted to stretch her mind and her knowledge, she wanted every opportunity to make the best life for herself. With the possibility of losing both her education and her aspirations for her future, she stood up for what she believed in - her right to go to school and be educated. She is an absolute inspiration to not just Yousafzai House but the whole of St Katherine's school. She challenges us to make sure that we treasure every moment that we have to learn, to grow as individuals, to wear a school uniform and to receive a quality, free and safe education.

Happy Birthday Malala!