girlworks

girlworks promotes critical thinking to girls and young women aged 11 - 16, covering 10 topical areas: girl in the world; money, career, entertainment, technology, health & beauty, sport, fashion, quizzes & games and art & design.

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girls in the world

Sri Lanka • In this issue we are discussing Sri Lanka, as it faces a country-wide reckoning with the failures of nepotistic leaders and decades of economic policy missteps. Sri Lanka’s 22 million people are facing debt default and a financial crisis unlike anything the country has faced since becoming independent in 1948.

SIRIMAVO BANDARANAIKE • Sirimavo (also Sirima) Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike was the world’s first female Prime Minister, and it may surprise you that it took place in Sri Lanka.

careergirl

HIGHEST & LOWEST paying jobs for women

science & tech

LOW-TECH

health & beauty

SCHEDULING 101 • Setting up a regular back-to-school schedule will help you manage and cope with a busy schedule. It’s not easy staying on track. If you learn to schedule now, you’ll be set for life.

sport & fitness

Bench Workout

fashion & style

back to school fashion

art & design

Must-See Museums • There are wonderful, one-of-a-kind museums all around the world! Here is a list of a few that are must-see.

entertainment

LORDE • Lorde, aka Ella Marija Lani Yelich-O’Connor, was born November 7, 1996, in Takapuna, New Zealand. Lorde is an evolving pop singer and songwriter. Her most recent album, Solar Power was released last summer. Like Taylor Swift’s Folklore and Evermore, Lorde’s pandemic inspiration is drawn from nature and climate mindfulness.

BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ

The Paper Bag • Embarrassing stories from teen girls like you!

moneygirl

A BRIEF HISTORY OF MONEY & Why it Has Value

quizzes & games

Spot the Differences • At frst glace, each pair of school supplies photos look the same. But looks can be deceiving.

WHAT FLAVOUR OF ICE Cream ARE YOU

SPOT THE DIFFERENCES ANSWERS