HANDMADE CARDS WITH LOVE FOR CHARITY: Deepavali celebrations in Aleeza's school

Thursday, 27 October 2011

Deepavali celebrations in Aleeza's school

Hello bloggers,

Hope you all are well and happily crafting away. I have had such a busy week that I could hardly find time to blog though I did manage to find time for crafting.

I thought I must give you a peep into what I have been up to... So here are some pictures of Deepavali (the Indian festival of lights) that was celebrated in a rather grand fashion in Aleeza's school - thanks to the multi-cultural school policy.

I helped decorate the lobby of the school

This is the Principal wearing Indian clothes - don't you think she looks lovely?

Aleeza (centre) and her friend Clarissa doing craft during the celebration

One of the staff and I

The children tucking into pizza as it was one of the kid's birthday on the same day as well.

The two ladies who are standing are the class teachers - they both looked so pretty in Indian clothes.

Enjoy!

Will come and visit soon.

Hugs,

Monica

13 comments:

Always with a Sentiment said...: Hello Monica. What beautiful, happy pictures. This brings back so many happy memories for me when I taught in schools with the young children, fantastic occasions, and one to be treasured.
With love, Sandra xxx; 27 October 2011 at 19:52
Karin said...: Thanks so much for sharing the photos of the celebration! Such fantastic memories and now I'm hungry for pizza and Indian food!!; 27 October 2011 at 21:12
Judie said...: So cool, thanks for sharin.

Judie; 27 October 2011 at 21:49
Sue said...: Hello Monica,lovely photos of a great day.The children looked like they enjoyed it.
Hugs Sue; 27 October 2011 at 21:52
Sasha said...: Hi Monica,
Thank you for sharing your photo's, they're really lovely:); 27 October 2011 at 22:01
ursula Uphof said...: Thanks for letting us see a little of your world and its celebrations. The children sure had a good time, with Pizza and all. very "multicultural" LOL; 27 October 2011 at 23:49
McCrafty's Cards said...: Beautiful pictures Monica, the children look like they are having so much fun.
Kevin xx; 27 October 2011 at 23:58
Shakti said...: Happy Divali!Пусть сбываются все мечты и исполняются все желания!; 28 October 2011 at 00:02
Beverley said...: Beautiful...looks like a lot of fun...thanks for sharing it with us.

Stampin' hugz
Beverley; 28 October 2011 at 00:55
Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...: Wow - the lobby looks great!! How nice that the kids get to learn about different cultures!!!

Thanks for sharing this!!!

Maria; 28 October 2011 at 05:25
susiestacey said...: Hi Monica - beautiful pictures , everyone looks so happy and enjoying the festivities.Love all the beautiful clothes too x Susan x; 28 October 2011 at 05:50
Linby said...: How lovely and the clothes look beautiful. thank you for sharing.
Linbyx; 28 October 2011 at 06:38
Merry said...: What wonderful photos Monica....thanks so much for sharing.; 29 October 2011 at 14:44

About Me

My name is Monica and I am a mother to two lovely girls aged 22 and 14. We moved back to Singapore in June 2014 after having lived in Jakarta, Indonesia and Mumbai. I have a background in Psychology and Sociology Honours along with a post grad diploma in Journalism. I used to work in direct marketing for a premium hotel in India before I decided to become a stay at home mother. I have been creating and selling greeting cards for charity since 17 years. I often use unusual packaging material on my cards to respect and care for the environment. Presently, I share my cards as well as the proceeds from their sales with a shelter that houses and supports abused women in Singapore. Besides this, I run an initiative (UNITED WORLD SANCTUARY - UWS) on meditation, wellness, art and culture. You can find my page on Facebook under the name of UNITED WORLD SANCTUARY-UWS. I also hold mindfulness/wellness workshops for parents in my younger one's school. Besides, I hold Mindful Art and Card workshops for mothers and children.