The summer holidays are disappearing quickly, and with only around three weeks to go until the autumn term begins, now is a good time for schools, PTAs and teaching teams to start thinking about the events already waiting in the new academic calendar. From September welcome activities and reward days to fundraising events, autumn fairs and end-of-term celebrations, BBcastle Hire can provide the entertainment and equipment needed for school events throughout Leicestershire and the surrounding region.
Planning before pupils return also means one less job competing for attention during those hectic first few weeks of term. If you already know that an event is coming up, you can start considering dates, available space, suitable activities and power requirements now.
SEPTEMBER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ALL TIMETABLES AND TEXTBOOKS
The start of a new school year provides plenty of opportunities to bring pupils together. Schools might be welcoming a new intake, helping year groups settle in, organising a PTA fundraiser or simply looking for an enjoyable activity after the first few weeks back.
Inflatable hire can be scaled around the event. A primary school celebration might need a selection of Bouncy Castles, while an event for older pupils could place greater emphasis on Interactive Inflatables and activities that work well in short turns.
TURN THE PLAYGROUND OR SCHOOL FIELD INTO AN ACTIVITY ZONE
For larger school events, variety is often more useful than simply booking several similar attractions. Different activity stations help distribute pupils around the event and give them several things to do.
Depending on ages, available space and the type of event, your school setup could include:
Rather than making pupils spend most of the event waiting for one attraction, several different activities can help create a better flow around the site.
AUTUMN FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND PTA FAIRS
September and October are also a chance for PTAs to begin fundraising for the year ahead. Inflatable attractions, games and refreshments can form part of an autumn fair, family afternoon or after-school fundraising event.
Add Candy Floss Machine for a traditional event treat, or consider Slush Machine if you're planning something during the warmer part of September. Giant games can provide another activity without requiring the space of an additional large inflatable.
If you're planning several attractions at once, our Event & Package Deals can make a useful starting point for building the entertainment around your available space and expected attendance.
DON'T FORGET INDOOR SCHOOL EVENTS
Autumn weather inevitably becomes less predictable as the term progresses. If your school has a suitable sports hall or other large indoor space, some equipment may be suitable for indoor installation.
Measure carefully before choosing an inflatable. Ceiling height is just as important as floor dimensions, and basketball hoops, beams, lighting and other overhead fittings need to be considered. Access from the delivery vehicle to the hall should also be checked in advance.
If you're planning outdoors, suitable inflatables require appropriate real grass for secure anchoring. Please refer to our Health & Safety information when planning the site.
START THINKING ABOUT CHRISTMAS BEFORE THE AUTUMN TERM GETS BUSY
It might feel early to mention December while we're still in August, but school Christmas events have a habit of arriving quickly. Once September begins, calendars start filling with parents' evenings, trips, performances, fundraising and everything else that comes with a new term.
If your school normally holds a Christmas fair, festive reward event or end-of-term celebration, there is no need to wait until November to start planning the entertainment. Securing the date earlier gives you more time to organise the rest of the event around it.
PLANNING A BIGGER SCHOOL EVENT? THINK ABOUT THE SITE, NOT JUST THE INFLATABLES
For a larger school event, we recommend considering how pupils will move around the space. Where will queues form? Which activities suit younger pupils? Where will food be served? Is mains electricity available near the proposed setup positions? How will our delivery team reach the field or playground?
Answering these questions early makes it much easier to choose appropriate equipment. Where suitable mains electricity isn't available close enough to the event area, Generator Hire can also be discussed as part of your arrangements.
SCHOOL EVENT HIRE THROUGHOUT LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE
BBcastle supplies school event hire throughout Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Lutterworth and other surrounding locations.
Schools further afield can check Delivery Areas or speak to us about the event location, particularly when planning a larger multi-item booking.
THREE WEEKS TO GO: GET THE AUTUMN TERM CALENDAR READY
There are only around three weeks until pupils begin returning for the autumn term, so this is an ideal window to get ahead. Check the school calendar, speak to your PTA or events team and identify the dates where entertainment might be required before the September rush begins.
Whether you're organising a small reward afternoon or a much larger school event, BBcastle Hire can help you choose equipment around pupil ages, attendance, available space and the format of the day.
Check availability and book online, send your requirements through Contact Us, or call 0116 2257803 or 0116 2436198. Getting the autumn term event calendar organised now means there's one less thing to arrange once the classrooms are full again.
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