Bermuda High School was transformed into a microcosm of the world as the students celebrated their fifth annual Diversity Day.

Under the leadership of Student Society vice president Ariel Kaplan, supported by faculty member Dr. Stuart Curtis, the students worked together to turn their classrooms into replicas of 17 different countries.

Each student was issued with a passport, stamped at the border of every "country" they visited, encouraging them to see as much of the world as possible and to remember as much as they could in preparation for a quiz at the end of day.

Principal Linda Parker said: "Diversity Day is an opportunity for students to be involved in a fun, educational activity. It's very student-centred, gives the students power, and allows them to learn about and be accepting of other cultures around the world."

The day began with an Olympic-style opening ceremony, with flag-bearing students dressed in the national costumes of their countries standing to attention as the national anthem of each of the countries represented was played.

Following the ceremony, students headed for their classrooms which were transformed into interactive country experiences.

Countries represented included Venezuela, Greece, Costa Rica, Japan, Iraq, Fiji, Brazil, Mexico, Malaysia, Bulgaria, South Africa, Paraguay and Thailand.