The students were then piped into the Festival to an Australiana medley by two Scottish Pipers, courtesy of Mr Joe Ross and Redlands Council.

Highlights of the afternoon included displays, language teaching and activities organised by international students.

Crowds of students showed their appreciation for the Dance Off winners. “How about that air guitar comp?” commented one student, “One of the students sacrificed all for his art: a pair of grazed knees and a filthy school uniform”.

Other activities included the Haka performed by visitors from Darling Point Special School; Indian food; Brazilian friendship bracelets; the fantastic bottle drums; World Cinema; fake Maori tattoos and beach volleyball.

Community contributors like the Redlands Bocce Club added expertise and enjoyment to the day. Sporting Wheelies were the beneficiaries of the Tour de Cleveland Bike Race, while the Nigerian Street Soccer Competition supported homeless youth.

Chaplaincy sold soda floats (spiders), and encouraged students to sign a photo petition “Make Poverty History” calling on the world to stop child slavery.

The Japanese Study Tour finished their Sayonara Party in time to join the end of the day in a large group ”Zorba The Greek” dance led by Mr John Cassamatis. Staff and students are already planning next year’s festival.