The FABS Team is looking forward to welcoming all Burleigh families to our first ever Elf Extravaganza Christmas Fair this Friday, November 28th between 3:30pm – 5:30pm at the Junior Building. It has been over five years since the school parent teacher association FABS has hosted a holiday event and we’re excited to celebrate the season with you. Here’s all the important information you should know before you go.
Thank you to the volunteers and Burleigh School Team
Many thanks to the 20 families who have volunteered their time to help put this event on to make it safe and fun for everyone. Our gratitude also goes to the Burleigh School leadership team and wider staff members for their efforts in making this a memorable event for all the children. Without their support we cannot put on these events and we are very grateful.
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 Elf Extravaganza is restricted to adults with wristbands purchased in advance or at the entrance.
Please use the recycling and rubbish bins appropriately – this is our school – let’s keep it lovely!
Entrance Fees and Wristbands
This event is free for children to attend, but we ask that adults pay £1 either in cash on the day or in advance online here – https://fabsburleigh.sumupstore.com/product/elf-extravaganza-entrance-adult-entrance. If you purchase in advance before Friday we can have a wristband available for you to to pick up on Thursday or Friday at the school’s main reception. By purchasing in advance we can expedite your entrance. Children will not be allowed to enter the event unless they are accompanied by an adult.
The entrance to the event is through the Junior Building parking lot with the event taking place in the Junior Hall, library and canteen areas.
Meeting Santa
Santa is a busy man and so we only have a number of time slots available to pre-book. As of Monday November 24th the majority of time slots with Santa have been reserved. Meeting Santa costs £4 per child including an age-appropriate gift. To book time to see Santa please do so here and make sure you also have booked an adult entry – https://fabsburleigh.sumupstore.com/category/elf-extravaganza-2025
If you have already booked to meet Santa, we would love to make sure Santa puts a smile on your child’s face. Please fill out this short form so that Santa can make your visit extra special – https://forms.gle/J278aWizWguBkTya8
Avoid disappointment and make sure you pre-book your time slot with Santa if you and your children would like to see him. We cannot guarantee that we can accommodate folks on the day.
Games – Accepting Cash or Tokens
We will have a number of games and activities available for the children to play including –
- Snowball fight with the Burleigh School Teachers
- Tombola
- Candy Cane Game
- Elf Trail
- Win the Squishy
- Ring Toss
- and more!
These games range from 50 pence to £1 to play. We will be accepting cash and generally would prefer small change.
As we have a limited number of card machines we will have a table in which cards can be used to purchase tokens that are valued at £1 each. We are therefore also selling tokens now in advance online here as well:
https://fabsburleigh.sumupstore.com/category/elf-extravaganza-2025
Avoid the queue at the token table by purchasing tokens in advance.
If you place your orders on or before Thursday we can deliver your entrance wristbands and tokens prior to the event to get you inside quicker. Our FABS team will be handing out tokens and wristbands this Thursday at drop off and pick up at the Main Reception as well as Friday morning. From Friday afternoon, they will also be at the entrance table to the Junior Hall.
Additional Free Activities
We will also be offering each child an opportunity to make a free holiday craft at the event. We are anticipating that we may also have a performance of holiday songs from our students! Performance times to be confirmed shortly.
Food and Refreshments
FABS are pleased to offer a variety of festive treats including:
- Mince pies – £1
- Krispy Kreme doughnuts – £1
- Hot Drinks – Tea/ Coffee/ Hot Chocolate – £2
- Luxury Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream, Marshmallows and a Flake – £3
- Bailey’s Hot Chocolate (over 18s only) – £4
- Mulled wine (over 18s only) – £4
- Fizzy Drinks – £1
- Water – £1
- Fruit Shoots – £1
- Chocolate bars – £1
We will be accepting cash or card payments for refreshments. All refreshments are to be served and remain in the canteen area unless you are taking them with you upon exit. Please refrain from bringing food and drinks into the hall area. Allergy and ingredient information will be added to this website page shortly.
Stall Holders
We are delighted to welcome a variety of local craft stallholders and vendors including those who provide:
- small toys and gifts
- sweets
- personalized goods and tableware
- 3-D printed toys and decorations
- candy floss
- baked goods
Map of the Event
Entrance will be through the Junior Hall car park.
Entrance Hall Area
Junior Hall
Canteen Area
Toilets
Adult toilets are located in the Junior Building and will be clearly signposted. Children’s toilets are for children only – no adults are allowed inside the children’s toilets.
Recycling and Waste
Our canteen area has five types of bins – 1. plastic recycling 2. metal recycling 3. paper recycling 4. general waste and 5. food waste. Please use the correct bins accordingly.
First Aid and Lost Children
Our First Aid Station is located in the hallway past the library on the left hand side. In the event of a situation requiring first aid please let a volunteer know. Lost children will also be taken to the first aid room area.
Stay safe, have fun and let the happy holiday celebrations begin at Burleigh!
Any more questions – drop us a question in the FABS WhatsApp community via the Questions for FABS group.
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