CLAYMORE Public School celebrated its cultural diversity when students dressed in national costume for a flag ceremony.

Principal Ron Adams said the event aimed to foster harmony within the school.

"We had a flag ceremony which represented the different cultures at the school," he said.

"There were 24 different cultures represented and some of the students were in national costume.

"It's important we foster this sort of harmony within the school."

Nearly a third of the students at the school have Pacific Islander backgrounds. Students with Russian, Romanian, Lebanese, Greek, Mexican, Polish, Spanish and German backgrounds also joined in the festivities. Claymore Public changed its school badge in the past to promote harmony between different cultures.

There was also an art exhibition with work from all the students.

The artworks could be bought by parents for a gold coin donation.