The school decided to celebrate its multiculturalism with a special event on Friday, with mayor Paul Maytom a special guest on the day.

Students were asked to dress or wear an item of clothing that reminded them of their culture or heritage or that of a country they were studying in the classroom.

The result was a bright and colourful parade of outfits, followed by an afternoon concert which included singing and artwork. St Joseph's teacher Liz Quarisa said St Joseph's was home to many nationalities.

"We really wanted to embrace that and celebrate the fact we are truly a multicultural school where everyone is welcome and included," she said.

"At the beginning of the year I was sitting down with another teacher and we worked out St Joseph's is home to around 20 different nationalities.

"We've got some children from Nepal, South America, Malaysia, Borneo, South Africa, India, Sri Lanka and the list goes on."

By highlighting all of the different cultures, students at St Joseph's are not just learning about these nationalities, but also the importance of tolerance and inclusion.

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"It's opened their eyes and helped them to be able to be accepting of everybody," St Joseph's principal MaryJane Simms said.

Leeton shire mayor Paul Maytom was a special guest on the day and he too was pleased to see the school so focused on inclusion.

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