YOUNGSTERS from Hallow Primary immersed themselves in other societies during a multi-cultural fortnight.

Pupils studied the history of Native Americans, Aborigines and Maoris during the event, which led to a colourful array of artwork and creative writing.

"They learnt the real history about these cultures and really threw themselves into the work," said headteacher Sue Foster-Agg.

"Parents have said the children are going home full of all we have been doing. The school has been filled with laughter and enjoyment all week, and that's the way it should be."

Pupils dressed up, decorated totem poles and even tried out the Haka - a traditional ceremony from New Zealand, now associated with the All Blacks rugby team.

The Hallow school also worked in partnership with Christopher Whitehead High School, in Bromwich Road, St John's, to produce a range of traditional artwork.