Pupils at Warwick Academy celebrated the school’s rich cultural diversity with an event encouraging a “strong sense of global citizenship”.

International Day, an annual event organised by the school’s Department of Modern Foreign Languages and hosted by its secondary students, was filled with vibrant energy, meaningful learning and a strong sense of community.

Students were allowed to wear national colours and costumes, international sports jerseys or clothing that reflected their personal heritage.

Andrew Murdoch, the Governor, attended a special secondary assembly to start the celebration on Thursday.

The day centred on global themes and values, and featured music, student reflections and performances.

During recess, pupils attended an international food tasting event and sampled dishes from around the world.

The food was prepared and donated by parents and allowed students to explore global cultures through cuisine.

Students donated a large collection of international coins, amassed over years, to British Airways representative Marianne Wilcox.

The donation will support Flying Start, British Airways’s global charity partnership with Comic Relief.

The initiative will help disadvantaged young people through projects in Britain, India, Ghana and South Africa.

Ms Wilcox said: “We’re incredibly grateful to the students and staff for their generous donation to Flying Start.

“It’s inspiring to see young people in Bermuda coming together to support children and young people in need, both locally and around the world.

“On behalf of British Airways, I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you for their kindness and community spirit.

“Personally, I am especially proud as a former student of Warwick Academy.”

During the afternoon session, students took part in interactive cultural workshops, designed to educate, inspire and celebrate global traditions.

The sessions offered “something for everyone” and aimed to enrich understanding of the world through hands-on engagement and cultural appreciation.

During the event, the school held a $3 grub day, the proceeds of which will be donated to a local and an international charity.

The school said International Day continued to be a much loved tradition at Warwick Academy because it celebrated the diverse backgrounds of students and staff.