A Diverse Celebration of Culture at Stoke on Trent College
Stoke on Trent College hosted an array of activities to celebrate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Week.
Now in its twelfth year, this annual event serves as a platform for organisations to spotlight their work to create a fairer and more inclusive college environment for both learners and staff.
Throughout the week, learners and staff have the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, from themed lunches to exhilarating wheelchair basketball matches.
One particular highlight of the week is the launch of the College’s flagship Enrichment programme – Challenge South Africa, which sees learners take part in a wide range of social and personal development activities and community-based, fundraising events before setting off on a 10-day trip of a lifetime to Cape Town, South Africa.
A centerpiece of the week was the Multi-cultural Day, held on Thursday 18 April at the Cauldon Campus. Learners were encouraged to join in the celebrations and meet with a range of external representatives including Amity Hub, Stoke City FC and Staffordshire Police, tantalise their taste buds with international cuisine and hear traditional music from around the world, including a captivating live performance of Ukrainian music.
At 12.30pm, a dazzling ‘catwalk’ show took place which offered learners the chance to demonstrate and celebrate a range of traditional dress from a range of cultures.
Dave Hopley, Assistant Principal of Student Services at Stoke on Trent College said: “This week is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase and celebrate the range of equality and diversity at Stoke on Trent College.”
Emma Brannen, Vice Principal Quality and Curriculum at the College, added: “At Stoke on Trent College we have learners from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Being able to come together to celebrate and recognise the huge range of diversity at the college is a simply wonderful experience.
“We are proud to honour and embrace the multitude of backgrounds
and cultures represented at the College and the uniqueness this brings.”
Activities took place between 15 – 19 April 2024 across both of the college’s campuses in Stoke-on-Trent.