Here’s some information you need to know before you go to the Summer Fete on Friday 4th July.
Thank you to Volunteers and Staff
Many thanks to the 28 parent volunteers, the Burleigh School leadership team, teachers and staff. Without their support this event would not take place. This event has been organized by the FABS Committee who have been planning this for months. Please consider joining our FABS community here to contribute and impact future plans and funding directives.
Wristbands
Pre-sales of wristbands have ended. Wristbands are still available on the door for £10 for children ages 4-12 (includes entry, inflatables and FABS games), £4 for adults (entry and FABS games included) and children under 3 are free to enter and welcome to play games. Everyone at the event will need a wristband to enter.
If you have purchased your wristbands via the-presales they will be distributed via your child’s classroom teacher on Friday. When you collect your child after school, please ensure that you first leave the school property, put on your wristbands, and then re-enter via the event entrance near the Infant Parking Lot Gates.
NOTE – You will NOT be allowed to access the event straight from school pick up – you must leave and enter through the appropriate gates to ensure the safety of all the children at the event.
Weather, Non-Uniform Day & Footwear
The weather is looking lovely and sunny – please consider your own safety in the sun – to quote the children “wrap (dress appropriately), splat (wear sun cream) and wear a hat”.
Friday is also a Non-Uniform day for all children of Burleigh School in support of local charity CHEXS – please consider making a donation via the School Gateway or on site at the Summer Fete to support them.
Inflatables require that children take off their shoes and have socks on. No bare feet will be allowed on the inflatables.
Timings
Event gates open at 3:30pm and close at 5:30pm.
Overall Regulations
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are responsible for the safety and care of their children.
There is no smoking or vaping on school property.
Access to the Summer Fete is restricted to those with wristbands and Burleigh Staff members.
Please use the recycling and rubbish bins appropriately – this is our school – let’s keep it lovely!
Toilets
There are portable toilet facilities located near the Infant Parking lot gates. The school building will not be available to access unless there are extenuating circumstances.
First Aid and Lost Children
First Aid Station will have an outside table just outside the doors to the Junior Hall near the climbing frames. The Lost Child Station will also be at the First Aid Station. In the event of a lost child, please bring them to the First Aid table. Many thanks to our first aid trained parent volunteers Priya and Jude for helping to keep everyone safe!
Food & Refreshments
FABS will be selling the following food and refreshment items – we will accept payments via cash or contactless cards. Supplies are limited so join the queues and skip cooking dinner.
FOOD OPTIONS
Pizza (margherita) – £2.50
Hot dogs – £2.00
Vegan hot dogs – £2.00
Krispy Kreme donuts – £1.00
Food and Ice Cream Trucks will also be on site selling burgers, kebabs, chicken nuggets, veggie burgers, fries and ice creams. A portion of proceeds from these vendors goes back to FABS and the Burleigh school children. There will also be craft stall holders selling cakes, tray bakes, baked goods, cotton candy and sweeties and we are thankful for their contributions to the event.
REFRESHMENT OPTIONS
Water – £1.00
Fruit Shoot – £1.00
Fizzy Drinks – £2.00
Beer – £4.00
Cider – £4.00
FABS Games
FABS games are open for everyone to play. Please take turns and the games have limits of one prize per child to allow everyone to have a go.
Soak the Teacher
Beware of a little splashing! A minimum donation of £2 is asked to give a throw. Malicious or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated – it’s meant to be a bit of fun and a laugh. Thank you to the Burleigh School staff for being good sports and taking one for the team.
Raffle Tickets
Raffle tickets will be on-sale through the event but end later that evening. Our prizes range from a one-night luxury hotel stay in London with complimentary breakfast to 5 professional family photography photoshoots worth £195 to loads of family vouchers and gift baskets.
Buy your tickets online here: https://www.peoplesfundraising.com/raffle/fabs-summer-fete-raffle-4th-july-2025
All proceeds go towards our £10k fundraising drive for outdoor education equipment.
Face painting and Glitter Tattoos
Many thanks to our teaching staff volunteers who are supporting us with face painting and applying glitter tattoos and temporary tattoos. We will accept cash and contactless card payments.
Face painting – £3.50
Glitter tattoo – £2.00
Temporary tattoos – 2 for £1.00
All face paints and glitter tattoo glues and temporary tattoos are non-toxic, hypoallergenic and washable.
To remove face paint, use a soapy damp cloth.
To remove glitter tattoos, use baby oil or any oil based lotion to remove it.
To remove temporary tattoos, use olive oil or scrub with soapy water.
Dance Performance & Taylor Swift Tribute Act
Dancers will meet at 3:45pm. The Dance Performance starts at 4pm at the Stage area. Our Taylor Swift Tribute Act will begin shortly thereafter.
DJ
Many thanks to our resident Dad DJ / FABS volunteer Mark who has helped with so many school discos and will be playing the tunes at the Summer Fete. Feel free to put your dancing shoes on!
Craft stallholders
We have several craft stall holders from the local Cheshunt community including former parent alumni, family and friends. Products for sale include baked goods and treats, cotton candy, crystals and fossils, jewelry, toys and gadgets. We are also pleased to support other local charity work through CHEXS and Tesco.
Remember when you do your Tesco shopping that you can add a blue chip to further support a Burleigh school grant for more funding.
Secondhand Uniform
We will also have a secondhand uniform table out for shopping. Each branded clothing item is £2 and unbranded item is £1. After the event inventory will be updated on our online store.
Event Map
Here’s what we have in store (subject to change on the day)…
Stay safe, have fun and happy Summer Fete!
Any more questions – drop us a question in the FABS WhatsApp community via the Questions for FABS group.
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