Research shows that 77 per cent of students would rather fail a subject than have their peers know they have their period and approximately one in 12 reported having missed school due to lack of access to period products.

This highlights the stigma surrounding periods which we hope to change. Through the initiative, we will also help to:

Reduce barriers to access education 

Reduce financial strain on families to provide products

Improve attendance

Increase participation in sporting and cultural activities

The Ministry of Education is providing period products (pads and tampons) to students to allow them to manage their monthly cycle. We will have products available for students to pick up and take home, as well as dispenser units in our school bathrooms. Our dispensers are located outside our counsellor's office. For more information on the initiative, please visit the Ministry of Education - Ikura initiative.