Sunday, November 3, 2013

Canadian International School Celebrates Festival of Lights

Canadian International School Celebrates Festival of Lights
Diwali, “the Festival of Lights” is one of the most important and colourful festivals celebrated with much fanfare, traditional good will and rituals across the country. As part of the Diwali celebration, Canadian International School Bangalore, initiated a multi - faceted program in the school premises – Diwali Deep Mala 2013. Students from various nationalities across the globe celebrated the festival of Diwali in all its traditional fervour with jubilation and enthusiasm at the school campus.

The event kicked off by lighting of the lamp by head of School Shane Kells followed by various colourful programmes like Skit, Dance, National Anthem, Mehandi, Religious programs, Fashion walk and many more cultural activities. There were also stalls as part of Diwali Sale and the proceeds from sale will go to the needy.

This Year Diwali Deep Mala -13 dazzled the crowd with a colourful and energetic cultural program and other lively performances, said Vishwas Kumar, Show Organiser.

Cultural activities in schools can help students appreciate the richness and diversity of our culture, as well as enduring relevance of our age old values of truth, tolerance and respect for all. “We at CIS are very happy to celebrate Diwali with our students of diverse culture. We hope this festival of lights brightens each & every student’s life and they shine bright wherever they go, says Ms Shweta Sastri, Executive Director, Canadian International School”.

"It is amazing to see the students working so hard for such a good cause" said Ms. Priya Anand.

CIS students, Saki and Misty (IB student), described Diwali as a "vibrant performances of local artists with unique exhibitions and colourful decorations".

Aishwarya and Umika (IB student) said that Diwali is an "enlightening experience for the multicultural society of CIS".

About Canadian International School
CIS is a culturally-rich mosaic serving each student by providing a world-class international education, nurturing potential, developing life-long skills, and preparing students for an ever-changing global community. CIS has continued to deliver a very high standard of education with an array of subject choices and activities tailored to students’ interests, allied with a very high level of care in a warm, friendly and non-threatening environment. It follows three internationally recognized curricula - IB (Grades 11 & 12), IGCSE (Grades 6 -10), North American - Ontario (JK to Grade 5), and employs a majority of foreign trained and experienced teachers.