Fairfield High School held its own event to coincide with Bristol Refugee Festival.
Families of students who arrived as refugees were invited to the school to hear guest speakers, share experiences, enjoy food and view an exhibition commemorating heritage and values.
Bristol Refugee Festival organisers and ambassadors Sherien Elsheikh, Danny Vincent and former student Reem Elmubarak were also welcomed.
Farina Ackerman, assistant vice principal, said: “We were very proud and honoured to organise this special event to celebrate our refugee community. Bringing everyone together to share what they want for their school and our world, not to mention the messages conveyed through the heartfelt student exhibition, was extremely powerful. A huge thank you to our speakers for their valuable input and all the families who gave us their time to join in the celebrations and view the student-centred exhibition.”
Reem Elmubarak said: “Coming to Bristol from Sudan was a daunting and emotional experience; however, the welcome I received from refugee ambassadors and my former school Fairfield have provided stability and sanctuary, for which I am forever grateful.
“I am now an ambassador myself to help refugees and asylum seeking families feel welcome, recognise the contribution they make to Bristol, and to organise events to celebrate inclusion and diversity.”