Happy Diwali

The Festival of Lights

"Are you a uniform school... or are children allowed to wear what they like?"

On Monday I was conducting a tour of the school for new and prospective families. It was a big group and, as usual, our children were being their bright and smiley selves - utterly focussed on their work and eager to show the visitors what they were learning.

It simply had not occurred to me to explain that the reason why the majority of our community were dressed in bright colours was in celebration of Diwali.

I mean, that's just what we do here... isn't it? Embracing diversity is such a fundamental part of our school that we just take it for granted. 

I quickly explained - or rather a Y1 pupil who was eavesdropping did - then we made our way to the hall where Mrs Miah and a group of Y6 pupils were leading a very active Bhangra workshop. At this point, one of the children amongst the visitors joined in with the nearest group.

This was simply further proof of what we already know - our school is special, vibrant and welcoming.