Invicta Vlogs
Multicultural Day
Last week, Invicta hosted our annual Multicultural Day featuring dance performances, musical ensembles and lots of cultural foods. Students were encouraged to wear clothing native to their ethnic backgrounds and participate in multicultural lessons and events throughout the day.
One of the highlights of the day was the multicultural show presented by the Invicta Multicultural Society. The event included a fashion show presenting clothing from over 20 countries where students across the school had the opportunity to show off their cultural clothing from various different countries including Sri Lanka, Bulgaria, France and Nigeria. There were also many cultural dances choreographed and performed by students throughout the school showcasing intricate dance moves and exhilarating music from Nepalese, Desi, African and Korean culture. Lastly, there was an outstanding finale from the Invicta Gospel Choir who performed Narakelemo, a traditional Yoruba hymn. The recital was incredibly moving and a perfect expression of the rich African culture present at Invicta.
External speakers from Amnesty International shared an insight on the current changes to the Human Rights Act, how the work of Amnesty International has helped improve the livelihood of may displaced and imprisoned individuals around the world.
Ali Shahalom’s documentary about Being British Bengali explored the unique experiences of first and second generation immigrants in the UK, and
Black is the New Black have an important outlook into the struggles faced by exceptional Black British figures from politics, business, sport, science. They emphasised on what is means to be black and British today, how they got where they are, and thoughts on what the future holds.
Representatives from Kent Refugee Action Network (KRAN) outlined their work with young refugees and asylum seekers in Kent, inspiring Invicta students to get involved in out greater community through art sessions, summer trips, sports, women groups and KRAN running club.
Students ended the day by accumulating their Home Away form projects, beautifully displaying the range of culture celebrated at Invicta allowing students to celebrate home far from home.
A huge thank you to the Year 12 students that helped to organise this event and the spectacular show: Angel W, Zahra K, Kemi K, Diyasha A, Gladys D, Tofunmi O, Leona L, Efia A and Arabella W.
Zahra Kashif
Head Prefect
