Mayfield Junior School Celebrates Cultures Within its Community and from Around the World
Mayfield Junior School marked the culmination of Mosaic Month, a celebration of cultures and diversity within its school community, by hosting the annual Family Heritage Fair on campus. Upbeat and festive music provided the perfect backdrop for the joyful day that featured presentations on Black heritage, Lunar New Year, Latin and Hispanic history, plus more.
Students and parents shared the uniqueness of their family’s traditions and culture. Classroom and grade-level cohorts traveled on a global educational tour by visiting colorful booths from Guatemala, India, Lebanon, Mexico, the Philippines, Spain, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Mayfield’s students and community cherish this event each year.
“What I love about the Heritage Fair is that it’s an opportunity for parents to work with their children to share their family’s customs and traditions with our students, faculty, and staff,” said Dean of Student Life, Juan Garcia. “Cornelia Connelly (the founder of Holy Child education) emphasized the dignity of each individual and that we are all God’s children. This event promotes those important ideas, and to see the number of smiles beginning with the Mariachi band in the morning to the festivities throughout the day was special.”
Mayfield community members participated in authentic Japanese tea ceremonies, learned salsa dancing, and enjoyed cuisines from all around the world. Pupusas from El Salvador, rice cakes from Korea, and other delectable treats were a big hit.
About Mayfield Junior School
Founded in 1931 by the Society of the Holy Child Jesus and located adjacent to historic Old Pasadena, Mayfield Junior School is a leading Catholic Independent coeducational school serving Kindergarten to Eighth-Grade students. Mayfield is distinguished by the Holy Child educational philosophy of developing the Whole Child as an intellectual, spiritual, creative, and athletic person. Mayfield’s educational program best prepares students for high school and beyond. Learn more at www.mayfieldjs.org.
