VILLIERS High School in Southall celebrated diversity with poems, dance and dramatic performances at a multi-cultural evening.

The evening featured poetry recitals in French, Spanish, Somali and Arabic, as well as Indian, Pakistani and Punjabi dancing.

There was also a multi-cultural fashion parade and a dramatic performance in French of the balcony scene from Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.

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A highlight of the evening was student Abdullah Alkhadi, who performed a heartfelt poem about his homeland of Syria.

The show closed with a poem on what makes Villiers High School a special place.

Head teacher Aruna Sharma said: “This evening really sums up the harmonious culture we have at Villiers High School. It was fantastic to be able to showcase our inclusive, warm and welcoming school to families, friends and the wider community.”