For the Juniors is a program for students aged 6-8 years and aims to stimulate children's curiosity and imagination; widen their horizons and encourage them to explore their environment; present enjoyable experiences which relate broadly to the lives and interests of the children; and raise issues which affect 6-8 year olds. Each series is arranged in groups of programs relating to a particular theme.

Celebrations looks at a range of cultural and religious celebrations, with an emphasis on the participation of children in these colourful events.

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Date	Episode Information
Monday 15 September 10.00am	01. Birthdays Carmel is having a birthday party and we join her family as they prepare for the event. We see a cultural mix of popular party games and explore the history of birthday traditions such as blowing out candles on a cake and making a wish. Through a centenarian's birthday party we see that people of all ages celebrate the day they were born. A school's centenary celebration is used to show a different kind of birthday. The program emphasises that birthdays are special events we all celebrate and are times when family and friends get together.
Thursday 18 September 10.00am	01. Birthdays (repeat) Carmel is having a birthday party and we join her family as they prepare for the event. We see a cultural mix of popular party games and explore the history of birthday traditions such as blowing out candles on a cake and making a wish. Through a centenarian's birthday party we see that people of all ages celebrate the day they were born. A school's centenary celebration is used to show a different kind of birthday. The program emphasises that birthdays are special events we all celebrate and are times when family and friends get together.
Monday 22 September 10.00am	02. Weddings The romance and ritual of weddings comes alive in this fly on the wall look at tying the knot. From an exotic outdoor Hindu ceremony to the rich formality of a Greek Orthodox service, this program shows children the range of cultural and religious forms a wedding can take. We sense the nervousness and excitement as couples prepare for their big day and see children participate in the ceremonies. Whether religious or secular, weddings are portrayed as a celebration of a couple's love for each other.
Thursday 25 September 10.00am	02. Weddings (Repeat) The romance and ritual of weddings comes alive in this fly on the wall look at tying the knot. From an exotic outdoor Hindu ceremony to the rich formality of a Greek Orthodox service, this program shows children the range of cultural and religious forms a wedding can take. We sense the nervousness and excitement as couples prepare for their big day and see children participate in the ceremonies. Whether religious or secular, weddings are portrayed as a celebration of a couple's love for each other.
Monday 13 October 10.00am	03. Celebrating a New Baby
Thursday 16 October 10.00am	03. Celebrating a New Baby (Repeat) People often celebrate the birth of a new baby in their family. In this program a young boy talks about his excitement - and concerns - as he walks through a hospital to meet his new baby sister for the first time. Later we rejoin his family as they bring their newest addition home. Ways in which different cultures celebrate the arrival of a baby are compared and contrasted, from Vietnamese prayers and feasting at home to a Catholic christening in a church. While learning about the different rituals associated with each celebration, viewers can see that these events share the same purpose - to welcome a baby into a wider community of people who will share in his/her life.
Monday 20 October 10.00am	04. Celebrating Achievements
Thursday 23 October 10.00am	04. Celebrating Achievements (Repeat) The planning, preparation and staging of a Year Seven graduation party is woven throughout this program. Achievements are defined as happy events that can take place both in private and public settings. Viewers learn that most people achieve things because they've worked hard and, in some cases, have special talents. The importance of recognising and celebrating an individual's achievements is explained as we see celebrations ranging from a police graduation parade to the presentation of cub badges and a schools environment award. As with all the celebrations programs, this one shows that a well planned event is an achievement in itself, and remains in our memories long after the streamers have come down.
Monday 17 November 10.00am	01. A Monster Christmas
Thursday 20 November 10.00am	01. A Monster Christmas (Repeat) With only two days to go, Dodly and Flynn are busy making the final preparations for their Christmas celebration. As expected, it's not all smooth sailing for the two monsters, especially when Dodly discovers he has no money left to buy Flynn a present and they encounter a reluctant turkey. Whilst looking for solutions to their problems, they uncover the history and meaning behind some of the traditions of Christmas.
Monday 24 November 10.00am	01. Christmas
Thursday 27 November 10.00am	01. Christmas (Repeat) This program presents Christmas as a time when people show how much they care for others. Whether it's making presents or cooking up a feast, Christmas is portrayed as a happy time spent with family and friends. Scenes from a school nativity play help to explain the celebration's religious origins. Traditions such as sending cards, putting up a Christmas tree and writing a note to Santa are all illustrated. The program also shows the preparation and sharing of special Christmas foods from a range of cultures.
Monday 1 December 10.00am	02. New Year
Thursday 4 December 10.00am	02. New Year (Repeat) This program opens with the countdown to the end of a year. Graphics are used to explain the concept of one year ending and another beginning. Children are introduced to the idea that not all people celebrate New Year at the same time. We witness the strict rituals of a Jewish New Year celebration, both inside a synagogue and at home. We experience the unique sights and sounds of a Chinese New Year, from the hypnotic chanting inside a Buddhist temple to the raucous, vibrant dragon dances.