As part of our cultural development and RE curriculum, we all got together this morning in our house groups to explore the Hindu Festival of Diwali – The Festival of Lights.
We learned about why Diwali is important to Hindus, listened to the story of Rama and Sita and discussed some of the traditions/customs associated with the festival. Working in mixed age groups, the children created their own Rangoli pattern and made a Diya lamp to take home. The children also had the opportunity to try a traditional Indian sweet, kindly made my Mrs Thomas in the kitchen. These treats are often enjoyed at Diwali celebrations around the world and were delicious!
It was wonderful to see pupils collaborating and working together. The children thoroughly enjoyed the activities and were very proud of what they had created. A huge thank you to our Year 6 House Captains who led the Diya lamp activity and helped to prepare the activities for today. We’re very proud of how they supported the younger children and helped make the event a success.
