PRIMARY school pupils have marched through the streets of Manningham to celebrate the diversity of Bradford.

Hundreds of pupils from Miriam Lord Primary School were joined by parents and staff for a Peace Walk yesterday morning.

The walk was planned by the Bavaria Place school following recent terrorist events in Manchester and London.

It was suggested by Year 6 teacher Stefanie Deciacco as an additional way of commemorating the tragic events, and also celebrating the diversity of the area.

Pupils braved the drizzle and carried banners calling for peace through the area during the hour long walk, before returning to the school where the 440 pupils, 45 staff and scores of parents joined together to sing One Love by Bob Marley in the school playground.

A recording of the song was made and will be played again on Miriam Lord Radio.

The school already discusses events, such as the Manchester and London terrorist attacks, in class and has held silences to honour the dead, bereaved and injured in the attacks.

But it was decided to hold this added show of unity at the end of the school term, and the local community was invited to get involved.

Leading up to the event, pupils were involved in discussions about why the Peace Walk was taking place, as well as taking part in craft workshops to make placards with peace slogans and a wide banner saying “Miriam Lord Primary Peace March.”

Bryan Harrison, Executive Headteacher at the school, said: “With social media, children very quickly know what happens around the world.

“They are curious about events like the terrorist attack in Manchester and want to know more, but unfortunately, the messages they hear are not always unbiased.

“In school, we are always open to children’s questions and ready to talk about their worries. The purpose of the walk is to show that we are proud to be part of our community and to celebrate the diversity of the people who live in Bradford.”

School head Steven Young said: “We had a really nice turnout of parents, and we had the local vicar from St Paul’s join us.

“It was a great turnout really considering the miserable weather. It was a nice thing for everyone to come together and do at the end of the term.

“Every time something terrible like the Manchester attack happens we talk to pupils about it and discuss how important it is to come together.”