Children in Year 5 have been learning about India and in their Art lesson today the created Mandalas using natural materials.

Mandalas are spiritual and ritual symbols in the Indian religions, Hinduism and Buddhism.  They are circular in shape to represent the universe.  Mandalas area spiritual guidance tool that helps focus attention and provide calm feelings for meditation.

While the children were outside they were given specific instructions to create their Mandalas.  They could only use four colours, it had to be circular in shape and symmetrical.  The children worked together in groups of three or four and all rose to the challenge.

The results are quite spectacular.