Festival of Lights — STJ on the Move

Happy Friday! This week, STJtv Season 6 episode 7 features two “Videos of the Week” to explain the Hindu holiday Diwali. Diwali is this Sunday, October 27. The word Diwali comes from the Sanskrit word deepavali, meaning "rows of lighted lamps". Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is celebrated every autumn with firework displays, decorations, feasts and sweets, prayers, and other celebratory events.

“We have candles all around and light sparklers and firecrackers. We also do rangoli (sand art) and go to temple.”
Aditi (3rd grade) and Aradhya (Pre-K4)

STJtv is Saint James School’s official elementary news station. The program is open to 4th and 5th graders to apply with an audition. All STJtv cast and crew must have excellent academic grades, conduct grades, and attendance. The students come up with the ideas for their segments. Mr. Zach Beard, STJtv advisor, helps write the scripts, films and edits the segments each week. Check out the STJtv channel to see past videos!