St Saviour’s College Toowoomba Harmony Day celebrations transform college hall

With more than 30 different cultures represented at their school, Harmony Day at St Saviour’s College is always a big deal.

(From left) Oprah Saygbe, Raz Taor, Awel Deng and Joelle Shindano. Harmony day at St Saviour's College. Thursday, March 25, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

It’s one of the biggest days of the St Saviours College calendar – Harmony Day.

The festivities transformed the college’s hall on Thursday with more than 30 cultures celebrated with a range of performances, food and singing.

(From left) Minnika Baird, Kyomie Deemal, Ruth Guise, Kaysharn Deemal and Deenorah Guise. Harmony day at St Saviour's College. Thursday, March 25, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Principal Sharon Collins said the school had students from right across Queensland, as well as girls from refugee and migrant backgrounds.

“Really, the day is about inclusivity – young women being proud about where they come from.

“It just makes sense to celebrate.”

(From left) Adolphine Buloze, Uwamahoro Sourire, Abuk Awou, Rachel Safiny, Injili Mwibusa. Harmony day at St Saviour's College. Thursday, March 25, 2021. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The hall was buzzing as students shared their culture via food stalls and through song and dance.

“It’s one of our biggest days of the year, and it’s all student-led,” Mrs Collins said.

Harmony Day celebrates Australia’s incredible cultural diversity and is typically held on March 21.