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Cultural Street Fair at St. Joseph High School

May 27, 2019 | 12:28 PM

St. Joseph High School will host their Cultural Street Fair event, this Wednesday, May 29, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the west parking lot.

The day will be packed with cultural games, traditional dances, world music, ethnic cuisine and tasty dishes, as well as special guests from the community.

This event will be a celebration of multiculturalism, linguistic diversity and the cultural wealth of St. Joseph High School student population, as one of the newest schools in the division.

Guests who attend won’t be charged and will be given tickets to taste some of the plates and drinks available.

These types of events help young newcomer students get through a transitionary cultural stage and feel welcome to their new surroundings. Staff, teachers and other community members want to give students an opportunity to express their cultural customs, while at the same time learn about Canadian culture through their studies every day.

“This is an exciting opportunity for the school to be part of the local multicultural community, showing how our students’ many different languages and cultures can come together and share some fun,” said Vice-Principal Teresa Borchers, at St. Joseph High School.

Everyone is welcome and invited to come and celebrate a day full of unique flavours and sounds.

St. Joseph High School serves about 710 Grade 10 to 12 students in Red Deer. As a learning institution, the St. Joseph High School is committed to serving students with a complete offering of learning opportunities delivered within the context of Catholic teachings.

(Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools)