Wood Farm Primary pupils create giant Diwali Rangoli

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:08 · Archive

Pupils aged four to 11 at Wood Farm Primary School in Oxford created a giant Rangoli as part of a school-wide Diwali celebration. The school hopes it is the biggest Rangoli ever made by an Oxfordshire school. Rangoli is a traditional folk art from the Indian subcontinent where intricate patterns are drawn on floors, courtyards or tabletops.

The artwork formed the centrepiece of a day-long celebration focused on Diwali and the theme of kindness. The day began with an assembly lit by fairy lights, during which pupils reflected on the theme of 'spreading our light' through acts of kindness and making a positive impact on those around them. Throughout the day, children heard first-hand from classmates who celebrate Diwali, learning about both Hindu and Sikh traditions and how the festival is observed in their families.

The project was supported by Sana Suri, a parent of a Year 1 pupil. Hannah Barton, deputy headteacher, said: 'The giant Rangoli felt like a perfect picture of Wood Farm. Every child added their own small part, and together we made something amazing.' Ms Suri said: 'My favourite thing about Diwali is everyone coming together as a family, and this has been the best example of that.'

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• Pupils create giant Rangoli in colourful Diwali celebrationPupils at Wood Farm Primary School in Oxford, aged four to 11, took part in the colourful project.Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Nov, 05:00
• Pupils create giant Rangoli in colourful Diwali celebrationPupils at Wood Farm Primary School in Oxford, aged four to 11, took part in the colourful project.Oxford Mail · 14 Nov, 05:00

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