This week we celebrated who we are at Marlborough Girls’ College with Cultural Diversity Week

More than 200 ethnic groups in New Zealand Aotearoa demonstrate our cultural resilience and manaakitanga.

At MGC, we want to live this value in our daily life because we are sure it will contribute to encouraging respect, tolerance and acceptance. So this week we celebrated different heritage backgrounds through dancing, singing and dressing in cultural clothes.

Wearing cultural clothing for mufti day was an experience of joy and happiness. Our grounds were filled with vibrant colours, shiny jewels and beautiful melodies.

Thank you to our International Committee led by Avpreet Bal, Manutaki Tawahi | International and the support given by the school staff.

Olga Fuentes-Astorga, International Director

Some of our students share their thoughts on the week below:

• "To me, diversity week made me get out of my confident zone and perform and represent a Samoan song in front of people was incredible" - Ana
• "I felt like I belonged. I felt like home" - Shreeya
• "I felt happy and proud of my culture" - Lavnya
• "I felt honoured to be a part of an amazing celebration of all our cultures" - Prachi
• "It was amazing to learn about so many different cultures. I loved seeing all of the performances and cultural outfits" - Stella
• "This week was amazing as it was great to see the diversity and rich culture to be represented throughout the week" - Avpreet