Office - Days of Significance: On Sunday Dec 21st, Yaldā Night is a celebration of the longest night of the year (Winter Solstice). Deeply rooted in Persian culture and like Nowruz, the Zarathushti New Year celebration, Yaldā reflects the importance of family ties and respect for the elderly.
On Dec 21st, Tohji-taisai: The Grand Ceremony of the December (Winter) Solstice celebrates the joy of the ending of the yin period of the sun, when it declines in strength, and the beginning of its growing power or yang period. The sun is of central importance in Japan, expressing the presence of Amaterasu Omikami, the Kami of the Sun.
On Dec 21st,  Yule marks the New Year in the Anglo-Saxon and northern traditions of Wicca, is the celebration of the birth of the God as the Winter-born King, symbolized by the rebirth of the life-generating and life-sustaining sun. It is a time for ritually shedding the impurities of the past year, and for contemplating avenues of spiritual development in the year ahead.
On Dec 22nd, last Day of Hanukkah (Dec 15 - 22), the Festival of Lights (and Feast of Dedication), commemorates the victory of Judah the Maccabee, religious freedom, and the rededication of the Holy Temple in 165 BCE.
On Dec 25th, Christmas celebrates the anniversary of the birth of Jesus.
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West, East, as well as Southeast Africa.
 
Office - Attention staff and students. We will not be using the field at recess today because it is too wet. Please have students stay on the hard top and along the sides where the play structures are. Thank you for your support.

Attention Students. Roasting and rage-baiting are not allowed at school. Choose kindness,speak respectfully, don’t provoke others, and help make our space safe for everyone.

Ms. Jarvis - Please return all overdue library books today! Enjoy the holidays and happy reading! 

Office - Wishing all Bowmore students and staff a wonderful Winter Holiday season and a Happy New Year filled with health, happiness, and peace. Thank you for the kindness, effort, and care you bring each day. Enjoy a well-deserved break and come back refreshed for a great year ahead.