It is always difficult to live in a multi-cultural environment and to encourage individual cultural pride, but with most of our children living outside of their cultural structures, we find it essential to engage them in cultural projects that instil both a sense of pride, and a sense of belonging when returning to their communities.

Not only do these events encourage the child’s cultural awareness, but they also allow essential time to interact with their community and with other young people to develop their social skills. This helps them to understand their place in the world and community and to realise that they are accepted and loved by those around them.
 
Our children attend many different cultural events throughout the year which teach and encourage them to be proud of who they are and where they are from. These events include the annual Royal Reed Dance, Cultural Day at St. Anthony’s during September and other traditional celebrations during the year such as attending weddings and 21st birthday parties.