A SCOTS school will mark its 175th birthday by launching a new series aimed at inspiring the next generation of female sports, science and business stars.
St Margaret’s School for Girls in Aberdeen will launch a new Inspirational Women series to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8.
The series, which will include videos and interviews with breakfast TV icon Lorraine Kelly, tennis ace Judy Murray and Scotland’s deputy chief medical officer Dr Nicola Steedman is hoped to inspire girls from across the country.
It will also include stories from former pupils at the school, and leading women from the business, journalism, social enterprise and politics sectors.
Launching on March 8, the six-part online web series will run until June 10, with insights also from food writer and chef Mary Contini and retired international football player Leanne Crichton.
Anna Tomlinson, Head of St Margaret’s School for Girls said: "It is a privilege to be celebrating St Margaret’s 175th Anniversary this year.
“The school has gone from strength to strength, adapting to the needs of successive generations.
“At St Margaret’s, our aim is to have happy, confident girls who know their strengths when they eventually leave us for the wider world. We hope that inviting women who have gone on to make a positive difference in their chosen field to talk will inspire and encourage girls around the world to aim high and thrive in their career.”
Judy Murray, mother of tennis stars Andy and Jamie Murray, said she was “honoured” to be considered an inspiration for young women in Scotland.
She said: “I'm delighted to help St. Margaret's School for Girls celebrate their 175th Anniversary of inspiring women by taking part in this exciting series. I'm honoured to be considered as an inspirational woman and hope that the whole programme will motivate girls and young women to aim high and be the best they can be in whatever they choose to do."
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