Noosaville State School students went orange to do their part to support Harmony Day on Tuesday last week.
The newly inducted leadership group for 2015 spearheaded hundreds of students and teachers by wearing bright orange shirts.
Noosaville State School principal Mary McMahon said she was excited that the school was getting behind the message that differences should not separate people.
“We’re all raising awareness for Harmony Day as it fits in perfectly with our school motto – Be the best you can be,” Ms McMahon said.
“Like so many other schools, at Noosaville we celebrate our cultural diversity as being one of our greatest strengths.
“This example starts with our school leaders and I know this is a combined project they’re all excited about being involved in.”
Harmony Day is celebrated every year on 21 March to coincide with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The message of Harmony Day is everyone belongs and is a day to celebrate Australia’s diversity – a day of cultural respect for everyone who calls Australia home.
FACT BOX
Did you know?
* 45 per cent of Australians were born overseas or have at least one parent who was.
* 85 per cent of Australians agree that multiculturalism has been good for Australia.
* After English the most common languages spoken in Australia are Mandarin, Italian, Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Vietnamese, Tagalog/Filipino, Spanish and Hindi.
* More than 60 Indigenous languages are spoken in Australia.
* 92 per cent of Australians feel a great sense of belonging to their country.
Details taken from ABS 2011 Census data.
