School celebrates diversity with fabulous feast

One of the highlights of a Ceredigion school’s calendar has just taken place, bringing together people from countries all over the world to celebrate diversity.

Plascrug School in Aberystwyth held this year’s annual International Evening on Tuesday, 3 November. The multi-cultural school is attended by pupils from over 40 different countries, and over 15 countries participated in this year’s event.

Parents from different countries whose children attend Plascrug school prepare food from their respective countries to share with pupils, past pupils, parents, staff, carers, guardians and extended family members.

On the menu earlier this month was food from Yemen, Palestine, Wales, Hong Kong, India, Australia, USA, Eritrea, Portugal, Italy, China, Nigeria, Pakistan, Mexico and France.

For just £3, visitors to the International Evening are able to metaphorically eat their way around the globe. Attendees were simply asked to bring themselves, and a plate and a knife and fork if possible, but some crockery and cutlery was also available for anyone who forgot.

Year 5 teacher Adam Lewis organised this year’s International Evening, and he was delighted with how it went.

Speaking to the ‘Cambrian News’, he said: “International Evening has always been a highlight in Plascrug's school calendar, and it draws together so many members of the school community, as well as many past pupils. 

“It also opens the doors for many teaching opportunities within the school, with lots of pupils taking great pride in showcasing the culture of their country.

“International Evening celebrates Plascrug's unique diversity, culture and values. Bringing together over 40 nationalities to celebrate in a feast of food and drink.”

Headteacher Carol Macy was also delighted by the success of this year’s event.

She said: “As headteacher it fills me with a great sense of pride to see so many members of our wonderful community coming together to showcase their countries heritage and traditions.”