Press Release.
Cabot Learning Federation
Brook Road, Kingswood, Bristol, BS15 4JT
Hanham Woods Academy celebrates its diverse culture
Hanham Woods Academy proudly celebrated diversity when it hosted its first Day of Culture, a vibrant celebration highlighting the differing backgrounds of its student body.
Students were invited to attend the academy wearing traditional colourful attire from their respective countries.
Initiated by Year 11 Wellbeing student leaders who expressed the desire to celebrate their differences and learn about other cultures. Tasha Wolyn, Head of Social Sciences, was a driving force behind this initiative and led students and staff in creating a number of different sessions through a range of cultural activities.
From the intricate Japanese paper art of origami to the rhythmic movements of Indian Bollywood dancing, participants immersed themselves in a variety of experiences designed to celebrate cultural heritage. Other highlights included African rug printing, crafting clay figurines, mastering embroidery techniques, and indulging in the flavours of global cuisines through food making and tasting sessions.
The event aligned with Hanham’s ongoing commitment to promoting diversity and equality, including the pursuit of an Equality Mark Award in collaboration with South Gloucestershire Council.
Nicola Hurrell, Associate Assistant Principal, said: “We are so proud of all our staff and students for actively engaging in our first ever Festival of Culture where we recognised and celebrated diversity.
“A big shout out to Tasha Wolyn for leading this event and of course a huge well done to our well-being leaders for their hard work and planning.”
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About the Cabot Learning Federation:
Since its foundation in 2009, the Cabot Learning Federation has evolved from a small Bristol-based secondary education partnership to an instinctively-collaborative and ambitious family of more than 30 schools. Today, it delivers a high-quality education to more than 16,000 children and young people aged two to 19 in Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire, Somerset and North Somerset.
The CLF also includes a Maths Hub, Initial Teacher Training and is a founding partner in the Five Counties Teaching School Hub Alliance. The trust is sponsored by the University of the West of England and Rolls-Royce PLC. Find out more at clf.uk
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