Deepawali was celebrated with full zeal, enthusiasm and religious fervour in Campion School Bhopal yesterday by the Primary & secondary section students before going for the Deepawali Holidays. Various cultural programmes, Folk dances, skits, and plays were organised on this occasion. The programme began with the Lighting of the Lamp and Diyas did by Chief Guest of the occasion Principal Fr. Dr Athnas Lakra S.J., along with Vice Principal Fr. Alok Kujur S.J., Bursar Fr. Blacius Kullu S.J., Headmistress Sr. Renisha, Senior teacher Mr. Mahendra Kothari, Miss Veena Bhambhal mam, Secondary Staff Secretary Mrs. Komal Sharma,etc. The melodic greeting songs highlighted Deepawali’s message. Students presented a Beautiful Deep dance. Members of the Cultural Committee and all the teachers of the school organised different programmes on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali for the students. Various competitions were organised under the banner of Inter-house from Std. VI to X. Fashion Show competition on ethnic wear shown by the students. Skit and folk songs were presented highlighting the show. Hundreds of students from primary displayed their items in a very innovative way - decorating them with colourful dupattas, and pictures of gods and goddesses and making various designs of Rangoli ranging from geometrical to floral patterns. The whole display was overwhelming. The items prepared by the girls' students included different types of Rangolis, candles, diyas and pooja thalis which were very colourful and decorated with ribbons, sparkles, beads, shells, stars, mirrors, glitters etc. Fancy dress, Rangoli competition, Diya making and other such events were organised for the students and their active participation in these events made it more memorable. Children brought sweets and exchanged them with each other. The respective class teachers organized games, songs and dances which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Fr. Principal highlighted the Significance of the day & enlightened the staff and students with the message of Deepawali. At the end of the programme, results were declared and according to the presentation in all the competitions.
Fr. Dr. Athnas Lakra S.J.,
Principal
Campion School Arera Colony Bhopal.