Pendleton Sixth Form College Celebrates World Cultures Day

Ahead of World Cultures Day on Tuesday, May 21st, students from Pendleton Sixth Form College celebrated their culture as part of the College’s annual Cultures Day celebrations. Held every year on May 21st, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development celebrates not only the richness of the world’s cultures but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.

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Sinead Goodwin, Head of Pastoral Studies at the College, commented, “Pendleton Sixth Form College is a place where all students can achieve their full potential. We value diversity and see education as an opportunity to share and celebrate different cultures and experiences.”

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World Culture Day is about understanding and learning about different cultures. It brings an awareness in celebrating and respecting the differences that come with any cultural background. World Culture Day is a great chance to give those a platform in the workplace to share more about their family background and traditions.

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Students at Pendleton Sixth Form College shared their thoughts on the day:

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"I loved participating in Cultures day, it was a thrilling event and seeing all the performances was so amazing. Definitely one of my favorite college experiences"  -Brainna

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"It was a wonderful experience and everyone was united and joined in - loved seeing people dress up in their different cultures." -Jenn

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"I loved every part of Cultures day 2024, the diversity, the new friendships, everything. My favorite part was when everyone showed solidarity for the performances" -Maya

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"It's great to see how everyone shared their culture and hos positive and proud everyone was to share and express themselves." -Hamza    

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