Clydebank primary school hosts multicultural event

Youngsters at St Eunan’s Primary invited their parents, carers, and guardians to join them in celebrating and raising awareness of their cultures and nationalities.

Several families met with the school before the event to arrange setting up stalls which served traditional foods.

There were dishes from China, Nigeria, Iraq, Palestine, Scotland, Pakistan, Ukraine, The Philippines, Ireland, and Italy.  

Claire Dunphy, depute head teacher, told the Post she was really proud of her pupils for the effort they put into making the day possible.

She said: “Over the last few years we’ve had many children from different cultures and nationalities come into the school.

“It’s really enhanced the culture of the school and the school community. Therefore, we wanted to do something to celebrate that and to let families get to know each other’s cultures.

“So that’s why we decided to do this and it’s had a great turnout so we’re really pleased. More parents came than we thought would so it’s really good.

“A lot of the children are just really happy that their identities are being seen, that we’re celebrating their different traditions and cultures.

“These events help with community cohesion. People have said that this is a lovely thing to do.

"The pupils have done such a good job as well and some of the children in particular have helped out right from the start, giving me ideas about what we should do.”

As well as enjoying a selection of food visitors listened to a variety of music from each of the different countries.

There was a big turnout for the event with the school’s main hall packed out.