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Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary

By Djembe Archibald and Rechelle Zammit

Jun 17, 2024

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Year 2 student Nirvair Singh, Year 1 student Gurbarik Singh and Year 3 student Gurbaaz Kaur. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

The flags of the world marched across the school grounds, filling the space with reds, yellows, greens and blues.

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Students piled through the school gates in clothing from around the globe, excited to show off their culture and heritage.

Orrvale Primary School held its multicultural day on Friday, June 14, and enjoyed activities, a parade and lots of fun.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit went along to enjoy the day. Here’s what she captured.

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Celebrating Australia are Year 4 students Lucy Chapman and Maya Zito. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Whole school photo at Orrvale Primary. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Year 1 student Asher Gibson representing Scotland and Year 2 student Amaris Hoxha representing Albania. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Representing India are Year 4 student Gurseerat Kaur, Prep student Sohbat Kaur and Year 4 student Gurmannat Singh. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Year 2 student Andika Mohdfitriezwan representing Malaysia and Year 1 student Lilly Farren representing Australia. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Adults and children on Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Prep student Phoebe Parking representing Australia during the parade. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Smoking ceremony on Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Andrew Knowles gets the smoke ready. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Heidi Knowles, Andrew Knowles and Aunty Hilda Knowles during the smoking ceremony. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

Multicultural Day at Orrvale Primary — Aunty Hilda Knowles talking to the students. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

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