Culture Week at KEHS wasn’t just an event: it was an experience. It was the school at its absolute best: alive, vibrant, and bursting with the energy of pupils coming together to celebrate identity, heritage, and the beauty of diversity. The sheer number of people who took part, whether by performing, cooking, discussing, or simply showing up, made it clear that culture isn’t just something we acknowledge at KEHS. It’s something we live.
Food, fashion, and conversations that matter
Lunchtimes were nothing short of incredible. The Culture Week Fair was packed, with pupils lining up to try food from different cultures, getting henna designs, and having their faces painted. The fashion show was a moment, seeing pupils strut down the red carpet, owning every step, was honestly inspiring. The confidence, the pride, it was unreal.
Over at Food Studies, the boba tea-making session was the place to be, while Sikh Society’s Langar gave everyone a taste of the Sikh tradition of free community meals. And if that wasn’t enough, the dumpling-tasting session had people practically sprinting to grab a bite. Because let’s be real, if there’s one thing that truly connects us all, it’s food.
But Culture Week wasn’t just about fun. Politics Society took things deeper with a thought- provoking discussion led by Lulu and Mr Lomon, tackling some of the biggest cultural debates today. The 2024 immigration riots in Britain, Trump’s attack on diversity and inclusion policies, and the ‘culture wars’ over history, this wasn’t just a talk. It was a conversation that needed to happen, and it left people thinking about why identity and culture matter now more than ever.
And then there was the cinema event, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. An absolute Bollywood classic. Watching it together, laughing at the over-the-top romance, getting emotional at the iconic moments – it was a reminder of how storytelling connects us across cultures.
An evening of community and giving back
Even after school, the energy didn’t stop. ISOC’s Iftar event was something special, pupils gathered to break their fast together, share food, and just enjoy the feeling of community. There were stalls selling keychains, henna and more to raise money for charity, proving that culture isn’t just about celebration, it’s also about giving back.
Why this week mattered
Culture Week wasn’t just a week, it was a reflection of who we are as a school. It was a reminder that diversity isn’t just something we talk about at KEHS. It’s something we embrace. Seeing so many people get involved, so many volunteers making things happen, and so many pupils learning from each other, it was proof that culture is KEHS. And that’s something worth celebrating.
Same time next year? Absolutely.
Malaika (L6)
