Diversty takes centre stage

Members of the Black Girls Magic group get ready to go on stage. 172446 Pictures: STEWART CHAMBERS

Dandenong High School celebrated its cultural diversity through a whole-school concert.
The International Week Concert is a long tradition at the school, acting associate principal Kellie Mason said, and students and staff look forward to it each year.
“We run three concerts on the day to allow for every one of our large cohort of students to attend and to join in the celebration,” she said.
“There are food vans also available and the canteen serves international cuisine.”
This year’s event took place on Friday 22 September.
“As performing at the International Week Concert is so sought after, students rehearse and prepare for months beforehand,” Ms Mason said.
“It is a wonderful opportunity for students from Years 7 to 12 to work together and to celebrate their own cultural background with their peers.”
She said the school was extremely proud of the event, which wraps up term three.
“It is one of the many events that makes our school unique and an important part of the rich cultural community in Dandenong,” she said.