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Margaret Wix School year one pupils perform a South African dance called the Waka Waka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
The week began with students learning more about Indian and Italian cultures, and culminated in a dance festival.
The pupils performed dances from foreign cultures, which they had learned with the help of Marlborough Science Academy.
Headteacher Damien Johnston said: “A strong sense of respect for diversity was evident throughout the week.
“The different events that took place throughout the school day created a real sense of belonging for all members of the school community.
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Margaret Wix School year one pupils perform a South African dance called the Waka Waka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
“Events such as this make me proud to work with such a fantastic, hard-working and welcoming group of people.”
Both parents and children took full advantage of a range of activities, from an international food festival to French lessons.
The International Festival was held as part of a national drive to encourage children to pick up a second language.
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Margaret Wix School year two pupils perform a dance from New Zealand called the Haka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Margaret Wix School year two pupils perform a dance from New Zealand called the Haka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Margaret Wix School year two pupils perform a dance from New Zealand called the Haka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Margaret Wix School year two pupils perform a dance from New Zealand called the Haka for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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Margaret Wix School pupils perform a dance for the International Festival of Dance. Picture: Danny Loo (Image: Danny Loo Photography 2017)
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