“ Thy word is a lamp to my feet and a light unto my path” Psalm 119:105
The celebration of Diwali , the festival of light came alive at Divine Chilid Higher Secondary School – CBSE, on the 27th October 2016 at 2pm in the school hall , for the Montessori and the Primary section . The auspicious celebration began by the lighting of the lamp by Principal Sister Joanna Sequeira along with Teachers ; Volga , Yasmeen ,and Kanchan. A beautiful prayer service conducted by Teacher Germaine who elicited the response , “Lord Enlighten Us”, for various intercessions. The prayer service was concluded with a hymn “Give me oil in my lamp”, which brought out the festive celebration.
The event was followed by various poems on Diwali recited by student of Std I and II . A short skit enacted by the students of Std III ,IV ,V conveyed a message about the ill effects of bursting of crackers on the environment.
The celebration concluded by Sr. Joanna Sequeira giving away the message to have a pollution free and a safe Diwali. Sister gave her best wishes and greeting for a Happy Diwali to all the students and the staff. Lastly students were served with refreshments.