Children looked to begin a career at the UN as countries from all across the globe were represented at a school.

Pupils dressed up with their classmates while learning about various cultures and nationalities during International Day at St Nicholas School, Elstree.

The day meant children had a chance to immerse themselves in either their own culture or that of a country they have studied in class.

Deputy headteacher Sarah O'Shea said: “Even though we are a Church of England School we have on offer a huge range of cultural diversity.”

Some children wore spotted wearing football kits from Ghana and New Zealand, while Year 1 pupil Carice Stylianou represented her class's Spanish theme in a full flamenco outfit.

Each year group had a different theme, with activities ranging from Brazilian football stars and learning about the World Cup in Year 6 to Greek gods and goddesses making traditional Greek salad in Year 4.

The school's parents and friends association were also involved for Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning, organised by founders Emma Babb and Sarah Stylianou.

A total of 20 mothers joined in for chat, home-made cakes and to celebrate the latest funding boost from sponsors Open Estates, which presented a cheque for £500.

Company director Simon Durbridge used to be a police officer and placed a big emphasis on community projects like this.

He said: “It is nice to be able to sponsor a local school as we like to support the local community.”

Money raised will help the PFA organise further events for the school, such as summer fetes and car boot sales.