Harmony Day Celebrated

‘Everyone Belongs!’ is the 2026 theme for Harmony Day and it was on full display and shining brightly as Claver celebrated Harmony Day.

On Wednesday 25 March 2026 the College community came together for a special assembly as a celebration of Australia’s and Claver’s cultural diversity, and to celebrate inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for all.

The Assembly began with a procession of 45 flags representing the many countries our community members come from. This was followed by the Lord’s Prayer read in nine different languages and performances from by more than 60 students from 12 different cultures.

Dances and performances included:

Singing of Spirit Bird by Xavier Rudd.
Torres Strait Islander dance Milta.
Filipino Tinikling dance.
Tongan Tau’olunga dance.
Salvadorian folk dance El Torito Pinto.
Scottish Taigh-feachd and Highland Fling dances.
First Nations Spirit Dance.
Singing of Hawaiian song Pualena by Vika.
Samoan couples dance performed by Year 12s.
Thai dance.
African dance.
Indian Bollywood dance.
Tahitian dance.

Dances and performances were interspersed with interviews of students and staff introducing themselves and talking about what their culture means to them.

To add to the atmosphere of the day, Year 11 and 12 Hospitality students and their teachers prepared three delicious meals for sale during Recess 1 – Japanese Chicken Katsu Curry, Mexican Chilli Con Carne and Samoan Sapasui.

Whist we celebrate Harmony Day in Australia, we acknowledge that worldwide, 21 March holds significance as the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Assistant Principal – Formation and Identity Angela Ryan said while this event is always whole-heartly supported by staff, it truly is a student lead initiative with Culture Captain Kane Munt spearheading the organisation and student participation this year. The students value the opportunity to showcase their cultures while respectfully remembering that this day is about the elimination of all forms of racial intolerance.

Campus Minister Alice Dwyer said this year’s Harmony Day built upon Claver’s long running tradition of celebrating culture and diversity.

“We had a record number of 15 performances from a wide range of cultures this year – our largest promoting the message that everyone belongs.

“I was really proud to see the older students take the new Year 7 performers and show them that they have a place here and what it means to belong. Representing yourself as exactly who you are – your true authentic self – is not only accepted but celebrated at Claver. This really is the true definition of what it means to belong.”

A group of 15 students were also invited to perform dances from First Nations, Philippines, Africa and Samoa at St Ann’s School, Redbank Plains Harmony Day Showcase.
“It has been a privilege to watch the Harmony Day celebrations at St Ann’s grow over the years as a result of our students’ continuing to perform and share their cultures through song and dance each year,” Ms Dwyer said.

At St Peter Claver College, today and every day we stand against all forms of racial intolerance and discrimination. Today and every day we celebrate that everyone belongs.
All photos from the Harmony Day Assembly can be found in the ‘2026 Harmony Day’ folder under the ‘Photos’ tab on the Parent Portal.