Ashton Sixth Form College’s successful Culture Day event has returned for another year!

The day, led by the student council, aims to celebrate the different cultures in the college community and within Tameside, allowing students to embrace their differences and learn from each other through clothes, dance, music, language and food, showcasing their heritage and traditions.

Performances including traditional Indian and Afro-Caribbean dancing took place, with all students encouraged to participate and dance along. Everyone was encouraged to dress to represent their culture, filling the college full of colour and demonstrating tradition from all around the world. The food was a great hit with everything to taste from Indian, Caribbean and Italian.

A map of the world highlighted the different countries from where students identified their cultural heritage and brought together the rich array of traditions across college.

Councillor Tafheen Sharif, Mayor of Tameside attended the event, speaking with students and inspiring them through sharing her story of being the first Muslim and ethnic minority woman to be appointed civic mayor of Tameside. As a huge advocate for diversity within the community, the Mayor was blown away by the commitment the college has to ensuring everyone is represented.

Lisa Richards Centre Principal said

“What a lovely event! Our college is wonderfully diverse so our annual Culture Day is a great opportunity to recognise and celebrate this. Students arrived in their cultural dress, representing over 60 countries. The food, singing, dancing and fashion show were a joy to be part of, and I am so proud to have received lovely feedback from our guests including the Mayor of Tameside. This is a student-led event, so a huge well done to our very active Student Council for putting the day together.”

This event is part of the college’s commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. The college are passionate about ensuring every student thrives, welcoming diversity, embracing difference and being intolerant or intolerance.

Ashton Sixth Form College forms part of Stamford Park Trust, a multi-academy trust in Tameside who aims to provide Excellence and Ambition for all.

A huge well done to the staff and student council at Ashton Sixth Form College for organising such a great event.

Culture Day 2024