On Wednesday 2nd July, the Senior School came together to celebrate the richness and diversity of it school community and to help students explore themes of identity, heritage and belonging.
The day kick-started with a powerful assembly delivered by Inclusion Lead, Mayessa Hamdan and a Dhol Drum performance – which certainly made sure everyone was awake! Students took part in a global greetings workshop, exploration of key Mandarin and Arabic phrases and also a South African dance workshop led by Miss Madu.
The day of discovery also involved an ‘East Meets West’ session, looking at differences in medical treatment delivered by our science teachers and a particular highlight was the Keynote talk, delivered by Chimmy Ngoma, a podcast host (Talent Talks), speaker and award-winning senior leader in the financial services industry who spoke to our students about culture and heritage, as well as her experiences of racism and identity.
An interfaith panel with representatives from Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Humanism, Quakerism and the Hare Krishna movement provided different views on world issues and opened our eyes to different perspectives.
Miss Hamdan, said of the day ‘ I feel truly honoured and privileged to have hosted our school’s first ever Culture Day. The day was more than celebration though, it was about creating space for understanding and connection, while taking pride in who we are as individuals.’
