Happy Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas

We’d like to wish all colleagues who celebrate, a happy, healthy, and joyful Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas. We hope the new year brings peace, prosperity and happiness to you and your families.

Diwali is known as the festival of light - an occasion for Hindus to celebrate victory over defeat, light over darkness and it is a celebration of life. Learn more on Diwali here: Divali - Festivals - GCSE Religious Studies Revision - BBC Bitesize Bandi Chhor Divas means liberation of prisoners and the story reminds Sikhs of freedom and human rights. Learn more on Bandi Chhor Divas here: Divali (Bandi Chhor Divas) - Festivals - GCSE Religious Studies Revision - BBC Bitesize The festivals begin this Thursday, 4 November.