It is a sign of a changing Northern Ireland.The term is used to refer to a pupil who is often originally from outside the UK and does not initially speak the same language as their class teacher.
Sixth form students from Assumption Grammar School and Down High School provided workshops and played games and crafts with the primary school pupils.9-year-old Jonathon said he had "really enjoyed" the activities.“My mum and sister are from China, but I was born here. I speak Mandarin and English. One sixth former, 17-year-old Maria, attends Assumption Grammar School and has experience being a newcomer.
“Northern Ireland is becoming a lot more diverse. I now see a lot more people with the same colour of skin as me. I think it is great for everyone else to grow up with this as I grew up around predominantly white people.”Another sixth former, Ollie, attends Down High School and was helping with the scheme.