This year’s fayre took place across multiple areas of the school, including the sports hall, main hall, dance studio and atrium, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere throughout the site. Each space was filled with activity, seasonal cheer and a strong sense of community.

The school is delighted to share that the event raised over £1,000 for the Fairtrade Foundation, thanks to the generosity and support of everyone who attended.

The festive mood was set by the school choir, who performed a selection of Christmas songs in the main hall. Families were also able to enjoy a wide range of attractions, including a popular raffle with fantastic prizes and a Santa’s Workshop offering festive balloons, cards and sweets.

Student leadership was a real highlight of the evening, with the sports hall and dance studio hosting a variety of student-led stalls. Designed and run by students within their tutor groups, games included crazy golf, bowling, hook the duck and a creative ‘stick the nose on the reindeer’ activity, featuring a reindeer model made by students themselves. These activities proved popular with visitors of all ages, with many prizes won throughout the event.

Food stalls were also a big success, with hot dogs available throughout the evening and queues forming for much of the fayre.

Feedback from guests was overwhelmingly positive, with comments including:
“It is so, so, so amazing!”
“Great prices, amazing deals and incredible sweets.”
“I’ve enjoyed it here so much.”
“I loved the raffle – it’s been my favourite.”

The Candy Cane Lane Christmas Fayre showcased the creativity, teamwork and commitment of students, while strengthening the school’s links with its local community.

A huge thank you to all students, staff, families and supporters who helped make the event such a memorable success and a proud example of community engagement across Basildon Academies Trust.