St James School came alive with colour, creativity and community on its annual Culture Day, an event dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity within the school and its wider community. This year’s celebration was the biggest yet, bringing students and staff together for a day of learning, sharing, and global appreciation. 

The school was beautifully decorated for the occasion, with vibrant displays representing cultures from around the world. Students were invited to attend in traditional or cultural dress, proudly showcasing their heritage and sparking conversations across the school.  

A lunchtime ‘Culture Club’ quiz tested students’ knowledge about global traditions, while a bake sale featuring international treats raised an impressive £122 for the Disasters Emergency Committee(DEC.) The DEC brings together 15 leading UK aid charities to raise funds quickly and efficiently at times of humanitarian crisis overseas.   

St James School, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust,  is a diverse school and they actively celebrate differences and appreciate the benefits this has for the school community including through their diversity groups and other events such as whole-school assemblies.  

Emily Harper, Headteacher at St James School said: 
"Culture Day is one of the highlights of our year at St James. It’s a celebration of who we are as a school community. I’m so grateful to all the students and staff who made this year’s event such a vibrant and joyful experience, it was great to see our students living and breathing our school values of community and diversity." 

Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of the Ted Wragg Trust said: 
"At the Ted Wragg Trust, we believe that education should reflect and embrace the richness of the world around us. Culture Day at St James is a perfect example of how our schools celebrate identity, promote inclusion, and prepare students to be compassionate global citizens.”