CRITICAL thinking, conflict resolution and go-karting were among highlights of a project that brought together girls from local secondary schools.

Students from Holy Family School, Beckford Oakbank and University Academy Keighley took part in the Keighley Women and Girls Empowerment Project.

The four-day workshop was led by Leila Taleb from e5 Keighley, and the Build-a-Girl organisation.

The workshop covered challenging topics including critical thinking, human rights and gender equality, conflict resolution and healthy relationships.

After several hours working on the issues in small groups, the girls took part in a final reward day at the Another World Adventure Centre.

The students from all three schools spent the final day completing team-building challenges and discussing issues such as female empowerment and individuality.

One student who took part said she had made new friends, adding: “I liked being around girls and feeling comfortable with everyone.”

Another said: “I never get to hear grown-ups talk about stories and tell things that kids are not supposed to hear like we’re not allowed. But I liked talking about it so I can think for myself.”