STUDENTS from a Huddersfield school have been finding out about arts projects across the world.

In a three-day special project the timetable of all 11 to 14- year-olds at All Saints High, Bradley Bar, focussed on India, West Africa, the Caribbean and folk traditions of Europe.

Visiting specialists included Ahmed El Haddad, a visual artist from Morocco, Leroy Sylvester, from Huddersfield's North Stars Steel Orchestra, the M and EM Dance company and Huddersfield University's Percussion Ensemble.

Other specialists who visited the school were Kevin Walker, a professional storyteller, Andy Spearpoint, a professional percussionist, and the Huddersfield Polish Dance group.

The event supports both the school's Artsmark status and also its bid for Humanities Specialist School status.

The project's aim was to deepen students' understanding of human society, culture and ethics by celebrating cultural diversity from across the world,

They studied different aspects of the four parts of the world - from fair trade, slavery and ethnic origins to Islamic patterns, kite making and cricket.

All Saints is seeking cash sponsorship from local businesses and individuals who support its bid for Specialist School Status in the field of Humanities - the only school in Kirklees seeking it.

Head teacher Liam Harron said: "It is important to us that our students are given every opportunity to celebrate cultural diversity, so they grow into tolerant and responsible citizens.

"Celebrating this through the arts is one way of ensuring the messages of tolerance and respect for difference is communicated in a fun and lasting way."