Diwali was celebrated with full zeal, enthusiasm and religious fervour in Campion School, Arera Colony Bhopal by the Primary and the secondary section students, before goes for the festival holidays.
Diwali was celebrated on Thursday according to the schedule just a day before the beginning of the Diwali holidays. Various cultural programmes and competitions were organised on this occasion.
The programme began with the lighting of the lamp and Diyas done by Principal Fr. Athnas lakra SJ, Vice Principal Fr Ajay Kumar Kerketta SJ, Superior Fr Christdhari Kujur SJ, School Bursar Fr. Sanjay Kujur S.J., Primary Headmistress Sr Mary Malar AC and others.
The children welcomed chief guests and all the fathers, brothers and sisters with a beautiful greeting song followed by presentation of Saplings and bouquets. After this a meaningful prayer service highlighting the message of Diwali, invoking God’s blessings and thanking him for his assistance and guidance followed by prayer song and a Beautiful Deep dance. A Beautiful skit Ramayana’ was presented by the primary students. Superior Fr Christdhari Kujur SJ enlightened the staff and student with the message of Diwali saying the light within us must help to dispel the darkness and spread love, warmth and kindness as well as in giving and sharing. Principal Fr Athnas lakra SJ said through this programme students tried to convey in their small way and taught us how this pious festival can be celebrated in other way than by just burning crackers and polluting the environment.