Avanti Court Primary School in Barkingside celebrates Holi

The event took place at Avanti Court Primary School in Barkingside on Friday, March 14.

Holi is a Hindu festival which marks the start of spring and the fresh bloom.

All pupils got out of the classroom to participate in the messy play, the school said.

The festival brought the school community together in celebration (Image: Avanti Schools Trust) All pupils participated in the messy play (Image: Avanti Schools Trust) Principal Dravit Koorich said: “The Holi festival was a great success.

“The children and teachers all came together to celebrate spring, bringing our community together through colour, laughter, and devotion.

The event was called a ‘great success’ (Image: Avanti Schools Trust) Holi is also known as the Festival of Colours (Image: Avanti Schools Trust) Even the staff got involved (Image: Avanti Schools Trust)

“There was lots of dancing and singing and was enjoyed by all.”

Holi is a festival that has been celebrated for thousands of years.

It is celebrated by communities throughout the world.