Christmas Nativity
Christmas begins with a very special performance by our youngest pupils. On Wednesday 3 December parents, grandparents, friends and family members are invited into school at 2pm to watch the Nursery to Year 2 Nativity performance.
Tickets can be purchased via trybooking here.
Christmas Fayre
The festive season is fast approaching, and we are delighted to invite you, your family, and friends to join us for our Annual Christmas Fayre on Friday 5 December, from 4.30pm until 6.30pm. This much-loved event marks the start of our Christmas celebrations, and we can’t wait to share an afternoon filled with warmth, cheer and community spirit.
We are also delighted to share that this year, proceeds from the event will be going to help the Hope Centre, a local charity that delivers vital services to support those experiencing problems of disadvantage and marginalisation, including hunger, homelessness, addiction and mental health. Mr Chris Potter, Senior Community & Corporate Engagement Coordinator at the Hope Centre, will be opening the Christmas Fayre.
The Fayre will be free to enter and promises something for everyone, including:
- A bustling Christmas Market, with stalls run by staff, students and parents
- Festive refreshments, including our ever-popular luxury hot chocolate
- A visit to Father Christmas in his Grotto – limited spaces still available here.
- A Charity Silent Auction with wonderful prizes (see below)
- Christmas Carols and festive performances
- A Raffle and Bottle Tombola with exciting rewards
- Christmas-themed Junior School games and activities
- A special visit from some Christmas Alpacas
Tokens are available to purchase here or alternatively, you can buy tokens on the day.
Silent Auction
Our Silent Auction is now open for bidding, and we have some fantastic prizes up for grabs again this year. A full list and description of each prize can be found below, with popular prizes from last year such as ‘Be the Head for a day’, returning alongside some exciting new prizes including getting your car washed by the SLT.
To place a bid, please email marketing@nhs.gdst.net with your bid, name and contact information; winning bidders will be contacted week commencing Monday 8 December. Bidding closes at 7pm next Friday, December 5, and there will be the opportunity to place your silent bid at the Fayre.
You can view a full list of prizes via the photo carousel below – there are 18 prize options in total!
Junior School Christmas Performance
Join Years 3 – 6 for a special Christmas performance on Tuesday 9 December at 6.00pm – 7.30pm.
Tickets for this event are still available here.
Senior School Christmas Concert
A celebration of Christmas showcasing music ensembles, including Orchestra, Senior Choir, Senior Flutes, Guitar Ensemble and more, solo instrumentalists, and festive readings.
Tickets for the event are available here.