Visitors to Highsted School were treated to a world tour without leaving the campus.

As part of a global studies day parents and friends enjoyed the sights, sounds and tastes of many countries without the need of a passport.

They were entertained by Channel house pupils with Indonesian drumming and a dance, accompanied by cymbals and xylophones, illustrating the struggle for independence by East Timor.

The music, dance and food of India were portrayed by Roddick house, whose pupils told the love story behind the creation of the Taj Mahal.

Seacole House illustrated Bosnia and Croatia via the medium of a Eurovision presentation and Franklin pupils chose an energetic “Festival of the Dead” carnival to illustrate Columbia and Venezuela.

A fashion show, tribal dance and mask and jewellery exhibition, showing life in Ethiopia and Somalia, was Eliot House’s contribution to the afternoon. Finally, pupils of Keller performed on steel drums and did a celebration dance to mark the independence of Jamaica.

The rice and reggae-reggae sauce also went down well.

Sophie Hill, citizenship coordinator and teacher of English and drama, said: “Throughout the project, students have shone as both leaders and enthusiastic participators.

“It is wonderful that the girls have become so involved in both their school house communities and the exploration of countries and cultures around the world.”

More pictures from the event in this week's Sittingbourne News Extra and Sittingbourne Messenger.