Today, we became explorers and discovered all about Diwali, the Festival of Lights!
In our assembly, we found out why people celebrate it across the world. We also heard from a child in Year 5 who celebrates Diwali and found out all about his family’s traditions!
We found out why Diwali is celebrated and how it is special to different families and religions. Across the school, we enjoyed lots of exciting activities to help us learn more. Some of us created colourful rangoli patterns, made beautiful divas and explored lights and decorations, while others acted out the story of Rama and Sita and discovered why light is such an important symbol. We asked questions, investigated different traditions and shared what we had learnt. Our older children explored how Hindus and Sikhs celebrate this special time, comparing their beliefs and discovering what makes each celebration unique. We also thought carefully about why it is important to respect other people’s beliefs and traditions, even when they are different from our own. By the end of the day, we had learnt so much about Diwali and how celebrations help bring families and communities together!