Pupils have explored the world from their classroom as part of a new Multicultural Day at schools across south Cumbria.

The first South Cumbria Multi-Academy Trust Multicultural Day highlighted several countries including Italy, India, Egypt, Lithuania, Nigeria, Japan, and Afghanistan.

The pupils picked these countries themselves, reflecting the rich heritage and culture of classmates and their families.

Pupils at Newbarns enjoyed exploring the world from their classroomPupils at Newbarns enjoyed exploring the world from their classroom (Image: SCMAT)

Those participating in the event included Chetwynde School, Ormsgill Primary School, Vickerstown Primary School, South Walney Junior School, Cambridge Primary School, Newbarns Primary and Nursery School, and Ramsden Infant School, who dedicated an entire week to celebrating its diverse community.

The children engaged in traditional dances, sampled international cuisines, learnt greetings in different languages, and crafted pieces linked to each country.

Youngsters at South Walney Juniors put their chopstick skills to the testYoungsters at South Walney Juniors put their chopstick skills to the test (Image: SCMAT)

Headteacher of Newbarns Primary and Nursery School, Gary Birkett, said: "Pupils made paper dolls, created paintings and tried different foods from Ukraine and we ended the day with a special assembly.

"We chose to celebrate Ukraine because we are fortunate to have people who come from Ukraine in our school.

"We also recognised and celebrated the fact we have children and staff from The Philippines, Jamaica, Kenya, Nigeria and other countries, who all add to our proud British culture."

A pupil at Cambridge Primary School enjoys the festivitiesA pupil at Cambridge Primary School enjoys the festivities (Image: SCMAT)

The multicultural event was orchestrated by members of the Academy Trust's modern foreign languages network group.

The goal was to promote the appreciation and love of different languages.

A youngster at Ramsden Infant School taking part in the cultural celebrationA youngster at Ramsden Infant School taking part in the cultural celebration (Image: SCMAT)

At Ormsgill, children had their 'passport' stamped with each visit, while Newbarns pupils dressed in Ukrainian blue and yellow.

Meanwhile, South Walney Juniors took a trip to Japan.

Children at Vickerstown Primary SchoolChildren at Vickerstown Primary School (Image: SCMAT)

Jessica Corless, assistant headteacher at Ormsgill Primary and Nursery School, said: "The children whose country was represented felt very special and were very excited and proud for their friends to learn about their country.

"Overall, there was a wonderful atmosphere around the schools with the sights, sounds and smells of so many countries conveyed in such an engaging way to our pupils.

"We hope it will now become an annual event."