At an International Day presentation a few years ago, Notre Dame middle school parents Brenda and Idowu Jegede talked about Nigeria with students.
The half-day event at the Pontiac campus features students traveling to various classrooms, which have been transformed into country pavilions, where they learn from parent country chairpersons about different aspects of life in each International Day country. They also explore international history, traditions, arts, geography, customs and cuisine through presentations and exhibits.
According to organizers, International Day was designed to promote the multicultural mosaic of the Notre Dame community and creates harmony between different cultures through an event of mutual respect and cooperation. They said this multicultural celebration provided a unique learning opportunity for students who experienced "the spirit of tolerance and respect as they enjoyed international celebration dances and entertainment, culinary delicacies, and the rich and varied traditions and heritage of the many cultures that make the Notre Dame Marist Academy community their home."
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About Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy
Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. The school's upper division enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame's middle and lower divisions enroll students in jr. kindergarten through grade eight. All three divisions are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDPMA is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy, visit the school's home page at www.ndpma.org.