AN international week gave Widnes students the chance to explore customs all over the world.

Pupils at Ashley School, a global learning expert centre, dressed up in kimonos and learnt how to make Sushi, origami and Zen gardens as they studied Japanese culture.

They tasted Mexican food, tried their hand at African drumming and had a go at American line dancing and Bollywood dancing.

Children found out about Colombian culture, games from Guyana and eco systems in the Maldives.

Widnes Viking player Hep Cahill spoke to them about the traditional New Zealand Maori Haka dance and then demonstrated the steps.

Sports leader pupils performed the Samoan Sa Sa dance as a surprise for him.

Deputy head teacher Clare Ogburn said: “Pupils developed their global citizenship skills and took part in a range of activities and lessons linked to different countries and cultures around the world.

“Pupils were issued with passports and these were stamped as activities were completed.”

Ashley is now recruiting partner schools for its global learning programme.

Any schools interested are invited to email clare.ogburn@ashley.halton.sch.uk.