What an incredible day it was at St. Helen’s Primary School in Hartlepool! We joined the enthusiastic Year 5 pupils to work on the inspiring Power of Women (PoW) campaign and the Primary School Ambassador Program. The program aims to raise aspirations, promote equal opportunities, and challenge gender stereotypes—a perfect foundation for future leaders!
The Primary School Ambassador Program is open to everyone, designed to help children explore the concept of equality in a hands-on, meaningful way. Through interactive classroom sessions, delivered by Spark Tees Valley, pupils actively take part in discussions about equality, fairness, and breaking down gender stereotypes.
Last year’s Year 6 POW Ambassadors, returned to offer advice to the Year 5s and showcased what lies ahead for this new group of young leaders. They shared their experiences of the program last year and it was clear that being an ambassador had helped them grow in confidence and expand their skills.
Today was an especially exciting day because we had the privilege of selecting four pupils to become ambassadors, representing St. Helen’s with pride and purpose. Under the watchful eye of our Year 6 PoW ambassadors, we began the interview process with the Year 5 children!
Two special guests joined us in the interview process, Leigh Karakosta from Thirteen Group and Michaela Reaney from Opportunity Global giving each child a unique, real-world interview experience. The Year 5 pupils, full of enthusiasm, showcased their thoughtful applications and conducted interviews with remarkable confidence, making it incredibly hard to choose from such a talented pool.
These two sessions at St. Helen’s Primary left us inspired and hopeful. Working with young, passionate minds eager to advocate for equality reaffirms the importance of initiatives like the Primary School Ambassador Program. We can’t wait to see how these young leaders grow and impact their communities!
