International Women’s Day 2026
Date: Friday 6 March 2026
To celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD), we are delighted to welcome Paralympian and adventurer Kelly Cartwright as our special guest speaker.
Kelly Cartwright is a world-class athlete and trailblazer who has redefined resilience and determination. After losing her leg to cancer at 15, Kelly became a multiple World Record holder and Paralympic champion. She made history in 2009 as the first above-knee amputee woman to summit Mt Kilimanjaro. At the 2012 London Paralympics, she claimed gold in Long Jump with a new world record and silver in the 100m. A two-time World Champion, Kelly is also an ambassador for Make-A-Wish Foundation and iconic Australian brands Telstra and Qantas. Kelly’s incredible message of courage, excellence and resilience is truly inspiring and not to be missed!
- DATE: Friday 6 March 2026
- SPEAKER: 8.30am (sharp) – 9.30am | Thorold Theatre
- COFFEE VAN: 9.30am – 10.20am (adults only) | Art Plaza
- COST: $20pp (Adults) | Students attend FREE but bookings are essential
- BOOKINGS: www.trybooking.com/DGXPP by Friday 27 February 2026 (earlier if sold out)
COMMUNITY GUESTS: This event is open to all members of our community including parents, staff and alumni, and guests are invited to join us for a cuppa courtesy of the MG Mobile Café after the speaker, but we ask all non-staff to leave the School by 10.25am prior to the commencement of recess.
STUDENT GUESTS: Students are also welcome to attend but must be accompanied by a parent/carer (please book accordingly).