The event saw an impressive turnout, with around 600 pupils from 22 schools performing captivating dance, drama and musical acts alongside students from Wolverhampton Music Service.
This year’s celebration, titled One City, One Heartbeat, 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: “The Schools Diversity Celebration is now in its 36th year, and a wonderful showcase of our city’s rich diversity and multicultural spirit.
“The performances were fantastic, reflecting the incredible effort and talent of all the children and young people involved. I’m extremely proud of everyone who took part.”
Taking part were pupils from Penn Hall, Elston Hall Primary, Loxdale Primary, St Michael's CE Primary, Merridale Primary, St Luke’s C of E Primary, Trinity Primary Academy, Colton Hills, St Andrew’s CE Primary, St Stephen’s CE Primary, Parkfields Primary, Bhylls Acre, Fieldview Primary, Bilston CE Primary, Heath Park, St Jude’s CE Primary, Lanesfield Primary, Long Knowle Primary, Wodensfield Primary, Graiseley Primary, Stowlawn Primary and Saint Matthias schools.
The audience was also treated to an inspiring performance by Wolverhampton Music Service's Bhangra Fusion Percussion Group and Jazz Big Band.
The Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Paul Singh and the Mayoress Ranjit Dhillon were among the audience, alongside councillors, education and faith leaders, family members and teachers.
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