50th Annual International Day
Sunday, April 27, 2025
International Day, initiated in 1975, is hosted by the Parents' Guild and is a time-honoured tradition that brings together the SMA community to celebrate its diversity and culture. Similar to Folklorama, guests will enjoy a variety of ethnic foods, live entertainment, raffles and a walk down memory lane as we celebrate 50 years of bringing our SMA community together!
Parents, students, alumnae, and friends are all welcome.
International Day is the primary fundraiser for the Parents' Guild with proceeds benefiting extra-curricular activities and equipment for our students.
International Day Includes:
- Mass in Alumnae Hall
- Pavilions serving Ethnic Food in the cafeteria.
- Entertainment in Alumnae Hall
- SMA Corner Store open
- Art Auction
- Gift Card Raffle
- Wine Raffle
- 50/50 Draw
Admission is free. All are welcome!
Volunteer Opportunities
Many Volunteers Needed
To ensure the success of this milestone event, we need many volunteers! Parents and caregivers from all grade levels are warmly invited to contribute their time and talents. We especially encourage parents of Grade 7 to 9 students to join us in carrying forward the traditions established five decades ago. Volunteer opportunities range from entry-level roles to Shadow-Chair and Co-Chair positions, offering something for everyone.
The following volunteer opportunities are available:
- Shadow Position for Communications Chair: Work alongside the current Communications Chair to learn how to plan, organize, and execute this role.
- Shadow Position for Parking Chair: Work alongside the current Parking Chair to direct attendees to parking spots and ensure smooth traffic flow.
- Shadow Position for the Executive Chair: Learn from and work alongside the current Executive Chair about the planning, organization, and execution of this event.
- Entertainment Co-Chair: Collaborate with the Entertainment Chair to coordinate, schedule, and plan the entertainment program.
- Pavilion Chairs: Work with a team to create a menu and display for a specific country or culture.
- Entertainment Performers: Talented students, family members, and friends are requested to perform (sing, dance, play music) to showcase countries from around the world.
- Raffle Chair: Obtain an LGCA licence, and organize and execute raffles like wine and 50/50 draws.
- Volunteer Chair: Schedule and deploy volunteers to ensure the event runs smoothly.
- Ticket Sales Chair: Manage sales for attendance tickets, Torch cards, and raffles like 50/50.
- 50th Celebration Chair: A special opportunity to help celebrate this milestone. Bring your creativity as well as desire to showcase the best of our school, while working with a great team.
How to get involved:
- Attend an information meeting on January 15, 2025 at 7 PM in the cafeteria.
- Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at smavolunteers@smamb.ca or 204-478-6048.
- Sign up at the link below.
Thank you for contributing to the success of the 50th International Day!
