The festive spirit is well and truly alive at Great Bowden Academy after a magical visit from Father Christmas last week — all made possible by the incredible hard work and imagination of our wonderful PTA.

Pupils were welcomed into a beautifully transformed library, turned into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights, cosy decorations, and plenty of Christmas magic. Father Christmas greeted each class, read a festive story, answered eager questions, and gifted every child a special present to take home — creating an unforgettable moment for everyone.

The joy on the children’s faces said it all. It was a heartwarming reminder of the strength of our school community and the spirit of Christmas shining brightly throughout GBA.

A huge thank you to the PTA for organising this magical experience.

And thank you to everyone who has donated so far. If you'd still like to contribute, the Santa’s Grotto fundraising link remains open here: https://wonderful.org/fundraisers/R06Be