“Virtus et Scientia” – Virtue and Knowledge. These two words, etched in stone above the entrance to the Notre Dame Jogakuin Jr. and Sr. High School, are a testament to the legacy of the School Sisters of Notre Dame (SSND). This grand institution, perched on a hill in Kyoto, was founded in 1948 by four sisters from St. Louis, Missouri. They arrived in Japan mere years after World War II to rebuild Christian education, a tough task that required courage, faith, and resilience. Their journey was fraught with logistical challenges and bureaucratic hurdles. They had to secure passports and navigate the intricate web of military permits to enter the country. Despite the obstacles, they persevered, establishing not just this high school but also Kyoto Notre Dame University and Notre Dame Elementary School. This school stands today as a beacon of hope, a symbol of the unwavering dedication and passion of the SSNDs. If you peer through the windows of the high school today, you might catch glimpses of students studying, laughing, and learning, carrying forward the legacy of a vision of education that transcends borders and languages.
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