Cultivating Inclusion

At Lyndhurst Primary School, equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.  This month, take a journey around the world with our cultural calendar of exciting and significant events.

October 2026

6 - MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

The mid-autumn festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, is celebrated in various East Asian countries, including China, Vietnam, and Korea. It is a time for families to reunite, gather, admire the full moon, eat mooncakes and appreciate the harvest.

20 - DIWALI (DEEPAVALI)

Deepavali, also known as Diwali, Tihar and the Festival of Lights celebrates the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

25 - GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

Grandparents Day is a secular holiday dedicated to honouring grandparents, recognizing their love and care, and celebrating the unique bond they share with their grandchildren.

30 - WORLD TEACHERS DAY

(Celebrated by the world on 5th October, In Australia on 30th October)

This day celebrates the amazing teachers across Australia who inspire, support and empower our children and young people every single day. 

31 - HALLOWEEN

October 31 was originally called “All Hallows' Eve” and was later shortened to one word, Halloween. The celebration of Halloween started about 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival, Samhain, meaning “summer's end” in Gaelic. Samhain was the end of harvest, which signified the coming of winter.

Today, it's widely celebrated with costumes, trick-or-treating, pumpkin carving (jack-o'-lanterns), and parties, particularly in the United States, Australia, and Canada.