We will hold our annual week-long celebration of culture and diversity in Week 6 (Monday 26 August to Friday 30 August).  There will be Atawhai and lunchtime activities aimed at learning new languages, exploring new countries and giving everyone a chance to share their own culture and traditions.

On Wednesday evening, there will be a Cultural concert in the Hall at 6.30pm, with various cultural performances from all over the world.  Tickets can be purchased from the Carmel shop HERE.  Everyone is encouraged to bring along their friends and enjoy the show!

Then on Friday, “Culture Day”, be sure to come along to our cultural market on the top courts.  Bring some coins as there will be games, crafts and lunchtime stalls from every continent.  As Friday is the last day of the week, we want everyone to come dressed in “Around the World” themed dress.  You are welcome to wear the traditional or national clothing of a country/culture you identify with or have learnt about during the week. 

Our aim is to allow everyone within our school to feel comfortable and confident enough to share and express their own ethnic background/identity while learning more about others around them and our great big world!

Chelsea Gardner & Roseline Son, Heads of Arts and Culture