Kate Sheppard

 Another person we had to research was 'Kate Sheppard.' Kate Sheppard is on the $10 dollar note. Next time you have a $10 dollar note you will notice this lady on the front. Here are some facts I have researched about Kate Sheppard. Enjoy! :)

Kate Sheppard


What are they famous for? What was their greatest achievement?

Kate Sheppard is famous for being recognised as the leader of the fight, so women have the right to vote in New Zealand.

Her greatest achievement was that she got the women to have a right to vote.


Were they well known for any other achievements?


She is also on the $10 Note In New Zealand.


Write a short biography for them: (Full name, date of birth and death, where they were born, family etc)

Her name is actually Catherine Wilson Malcom, born 10,1847, March, in Liverpool, England. Died July 13th, 1934, Christchurch, New Zealand. Researched and it doesn’t say cause of death- Assumed it was old age. (86)


List 5 facts that you have learnt whilst reading the articles:



All her family died before her.


She is on the $10 dollar note.


She replaced Queen Elizabeth ll on the $10 dollar note in 1991.


She was the reason why women can now vote.


Her name is Catherine Wilson Malcom.