Sanskrit is considered one of the world's oldest languages and is a liturgical language found in the holy scriptures of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. So it is wonderful to see this ancient language thriving in Australia, in no small part to the work of the Sydney Sanskrit School, which celebrated their 18 years anniversary this month. They have since established a number of locations across western Sydney and branched out to Melbourne and Brisbane, but they have regarded Marsden Road Public School as their original home of over a decade. The event featured performances that demonstrated the varying levels of proficiency in Sanskrit across multiple age groups – from the youngest students aged 4 through to the adult learners. Following the lighting of the oil deepam to signify the light of knowledge and cast out the darkness of ignorance, students sang the national anthem in both English and Sanskrit. A unique and wonderful feature of Sydney Sanskrit School is their firm commitment to teaching Sanskrit with an Australian flavour. The various songs and dances featured descriptions of native Australian flora and fauna and imagined trips to locations around our country. Congratulations Sydney Sanskrit School on another successful year!