On 4th November, the Reception children came to school dressed in their finest party clothes to celebrate Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Light. In the lead-up to the celebrations, the children had been learning about the traditions and significance of Diwali. They enjoyed creating their own decorations, including colourful Rangoli patterns, Mehndi-inspired henna designs and brightly coloured paper decorations. During our writing lessons, the children also made their own ‘Happy Diwali’ cards, which they were very proud to share with their friends. It was a wonderful opportunity for the children to explore another culture and its traditions through creativity, discussion and celebration.
