We’re excited to share all the festive fun happening at GBA this December! Here’s what’s coming up:

🎅 Fri 5^th  December – Santa’s Grotto
Our wonderful PTA have once again arranged for Father Christmas to visit the school. This will take place during the school day. A suggested donation to the PTA can be made via https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/R06Be. More details to follow from your PTA class reps.

🎶 Sat 6^th December – GBA Light Switch-on with GBA Carols on the Green
To help celebrate the Great Bowden village light switch on, Great Bowden Academy pupils have been asked to sing Christmas Carols on the green.  Children to arrive outside the Shoulder of Mutton at 5:15pm, ready to sing as part of the Light Switch-on at 5:30pm. We’d love to see lots of families there.

🌟 Wed 10^th & Thurs 11^th December – Nativity
Classes 1 & 2 will be performing their Nativity in Great Bowden Church at 1.45pm. This is a ticketed event (initially 2 tickets per family). Additional tickets may be released if space allows. Full details have been sent via the school office email.

🎭 Fri 12^th December – Panto
Chaplins Mini Panto return to perform Red Riding Hood in a special Christmas assembly. A contribution of £5.50 per child applies, payable via Arbor.

🍽️👕 Wed 17^th December – Christmas Jumpers Day & Christmas Lunch
Wear a festive jumper with your school uniform! We’ve combined this with our Christmas Lunch for the ultimate festive day. Our school canteen will be serving a delicious Christmas menu. Please book through Arbor by 11am on Friday 5th December. See full menu details here.

🎶 Thurs 18^th December – KS2 Carol Concert
Classes 3, 4 and 5 will perform Christmas Carols in Great Bowden Church at 9.30am. This is a ticketed event (2 tickets per family initially). Additional tickets may be released if space allows.

Plus, don’t forget to look out for our GBA stars decorations we designed for the Christmas tree in the Market Harborough square.