Look what we have been when we came back to school

We were very excited to come back to school and see our friends and teachers.  We had so much fun at school. Look at what we have been doing!

Diwali - the Festival of Lights

On Thursday, November 4th the Indian community around the world celebrated Diwali the festival of lights. Diwali (also: Deepawali) is one of India's biggest festivals. The word 'Deepawali' means rows of lighted lamps. It is a festival of lights and Hindus celebrate it with joy. During this festival, people light up their houses and shops with Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay). They worship the Lord Ganesha for welfare and prosperity and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. Diwali marks the beginning of the Hindu new year.

I made rangoli's with coloured rice and flowers to decorate my house for Diwali and shared this process with the students online.

Every Year on Diwali day I make lots of sweets and food and share them with the neighbors, staff at school and give gifts to the children in my class. This year because we are in lockdown L3 I did not share or give any sweets or gifts to anyone.  I only made a little bit for my family.  I read a story and showed a video about Diwali to my students online. My students asked lots of questions about Diwali and enjoyed the story.  

Reihana Junior's Kiwiana Work

 Reihana Junior has been busy making a sheep for his Kiwiana Project.