Cultivating Inclusion

At Lyndhurst Primary School, equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.

This month, the XXX dates to celebrate from our cultural calendar travel the world with exciting and significant events. 

October 6 - MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL

East Asia

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.

October 20 - DIWALI (Deepavali)

India

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.

October 26 - GRANDPARENTS’ DAY

International

Grandparents' Day or National Grandparents' Day is a secular holiday celebrated in various countries; it is celebrated to show the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. 

October 31 - WORLD TEACHERS DAY

International

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

October 31 - HALLOWEEN

International

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.