Young Wolverhampton performers dazzle in celebration of Diversity
Talented young people from across Wolverhampton came together to celebrate the city’s vibrant cultures, languages, traditions, and faiths at this year's Schools Diversity Celebration
Held at The University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, the event saw an impressive turnout, with around 650 pupils from 20 schools performing captivating dance, drama and musical acts.
This year’s celebration, titled Our City, Together Again, created a lively showcase of Wolverhampton’s multicultural landscape. Audience members were treated to a collection of performances, each one reflecting the diversity and unity that define the community.
Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “This is a wonderful annual event that really demonstrates how diverse and multi cultural our city is.
“Now in its 34th year, we were delighted to welcome the Schools Diversity Celebration back after a break of 5 years.
“All the children and young people that took part have been working hard on their acts, and I’m very proud of everyone that participated.”
Taking part were pupils from Penn Hall, Elston Hall Learning Trust, St Michael's CE Primary, Merridale Primary, Loxdale Primary, Trinity C of E Primary, St Peter’s Collegiate Academy, Graiseley Primary, Bhylls Acre Primary, St Anthony’s Catholic Primary, Wodensfield Primary, St Andrew’s CE Primary, Heath Park School, Bilston C of E Primary, St Jude’s CE Primary, Stowlawn Primary, St Stephen’s CE Primary, St Luke’s C of E Primary and St Matthias School.
The audience was also treated to an inspiring performance by the Wolverhampton Music Service's Jazz Big Band and the Bhangra Fusion Percussion Ensemble.
The Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Linda Leach and her consort Peter Mason were among the audience alongside councillors, education and faith leaders, family members and teachers.
