All about Edith Cowan

Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Australia, there was a very special woman named Edith Cowan. She was born on August 2, 1861, and she grew up in a time when girls didn't have many opportunities like boys did.

But Edith was determined to make a difference in the world. She believed that everyone, no matter their gender or background, should be treated with kindness and fairness. So, she fought for women's rights and for children's rights too.

Edith became the first woman in Australia to be elected to the Parliament. She worked hard to make laws that protected women and children. She wanted girls to go to school just like boys, and she wanted everyone to feel safe and happy.

Edith also started a home for young girls who didn't have anywhere else to go. She wanted to make sure they had a good education and a loving place to live.

Her kindness and bravery inspired many people, and even today, many years later, we still remember Edith Cowan as a hero. She showed us that we can all make a difference in the world, no matter who we are.

So, remember, just like Edith Cowan, you can be kind, you can be brave, and you can make a difference too!

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A Visit to Perth

Hi everyone! My name is Zoe, and I am 8 years old. I am so excited to share with you about my recent visit to Perth, a beautiful city in Australia. Perth is famous for many things, and one of them is Edith Cowan, a remarkable woman who did amazing things for our country.

During my trip, my family and I visited a fantastic tourist attraction called the Edith Cowan House. It is a lovely old house that used to be Edith Cowan's home. I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as I walked through the rooms where she once lived. It was like stepping back in time!

Inside the house, I learned about Edith Cowan's incredible life and all the things she achieved. Did you know that she was the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament? She fought for women's rights and education, which is so inspiring to me. I even saw some of her personal belongings, like her writing desk and her favorite books.

The Edith Cowan House also has a beautiful garden, where I saw colorful flowers and some native Australian plants. It was so peaceful and serene, and I could imagine Edith Cowan spending time here, thinking about how she could make a difference in the world.

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Your Turn...

After learning all about Edith Cowan, your job is to create a timeline of her life. You should add all the important events in her life but you can be inventive and add some interesting things that people might like to read about. You can make it as simply as you like with pen and paper or you can be very inventive and create a 3D diorama or hanging banner. The sky's the limit - go for it!

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