School gets creative for Diwali

Shaziya creates a class decoration.

By Brendan Rees

Hampton Park Primary School has celebrated Diwali, known as Hindu’s Festival of Lights, on Friday 1 November.

Students and families participated in activities including creating their own mandalas and rangolis, Diwali scavenger hunt , lanterns and Diyas (small cup-shaped oil lamp made of baked clay) to decorate their classrooms.

“The students loved learning about the traditions and culture of Diwali and broadening their experiences,” principal Elizabeth Davey said.