Today was a very special day at MDJH. After weeks of hard work, a Multicultural Showcase was presented for the staff and students. Flags representing countries of origin of many of our students were hung in the gym, and a flag parade showed off students wearing the traditional regalia of their countries.
Following a land acknowledgement, our principal Dr. Stacey introduced Sa’adatu Usman, the parent who initiated the showcase. She gave a short talk to the students about multiculturalism. We then had presentations from the Inuit Drumming Group, the St. John’s Mi’kmaq Drum Circle, the Persian Elegance Dance Group, and two of our own students presenting a traditional Indian dance.
Students involved in the showcase had also created cultural displays that were viewed by the student body, and they featured traditional food, drink, and music. It was a great afternoon, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Thank you to all the students who participated in making the Showcase a reality, and to Ms. Dawn Squires and Ms. Colleen Power for heading up the project inside the school!
Macdonald Drive Junior High 
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