The Triumph of Hope Amidst Darkness.

The celebration of festivals at our school embraces the rhythms of nature and the changing seasons. Each festival has deep meaning and significance.

For the Winter Festival we celebrate it at winter solstice which symbolises the rebirth of light and to a certain extent the triumph of hope amidst darkness. Is there a chance in your life where a sense of hope can replace a dread or negative mindset?

We can imagine when people lived very close to nature and were not as protected from the elements as much as we are, they celebrated the nights getting shorter and the days getting longer as a form of existential joy! “Yay, soon I won’t need to chop wood and the sun will start to warm the land!”

For us, with our modern conveniences, it is a chance to bring our will to celebrate and cultivate a sense of wonder, community spirit and extend our connection to the natural world. The evening activities including walking the spiral, encourage in us introspection, renewal, and gratitude. The students will have prepared for the festival with songs, stories and practical activities such as lantern making. Don’t be shy to dust off an old lantern yourself and come with a wonderfilled spirit. Let’s all approach the Winter Festival with a sense of reverence and contemplation.

When the time has come, may you have an invigorating and peaceful winter break. We look forward to everyone’s return.