Parent Joti Gill (left) applies henna to Grade 6 Chantrell Creek Elementary student Caitlin Falk (centre) while principal Par Sahota looks on

Parent Joti Gill (left) applies henna to Grade 6 Chantrell Creek Elementary student Caitlin Falk (centre) while principal Par Sahota looks on

South Surrey students celebrate Diwali

Students, staff and parents at Chantrell Creek Elementary in South Surrey celebrated Diwali Nov. 24.

Students, staff and parents of Chantrell Creek Elementary celebrated Diwali Nov. 24.

The day’s activities, organized by parents, included traditional dance, a fashion show, henna, decorating clay diya lamps and sampling samosas.

 

 

 

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