Students at Marlborough Girls' College and Marlborough Boys' College went around the world without leaving the Girls' College library yesterday.
Students were issued with passports to visit about 18 stations set up to represent different countries in the library.
At each station, students wearing traditional costume shared information about their home lands with other students who collected facts and learned a few words of the native language.
A group of Boys' College international students were invited to the event, which was organised as part of international week.
Girls' College international dean Jo Robinson said the week and the event aimed to break down barriers between students born in New Zealand and those from other countries.
"It gets them talking and they learn about different places, so the next time they see the girls around school, they see they're not so scary after all."
Boys' College international prefect Rutger Maasdam said he got some good ideas from the Girls' College and would like to hold some similar events at the Boys' College.
These included quizzes and an international student expo.
Girls' College international prefect Min-Jung Kim said with more cultures at the school, it was vital to understand each other.
"The young kids are going to lead this town and it's important for them to be culturally aware."
Other events during the week included an international food court, games and students dressing in different national costumes.
- The Marlborough ExpressSIMON WONG
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