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Leavers Party Themes and Ideas from Schools Across the UK

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Leavers parties are a time-honoured tradition for schools across the UK, providing a fun and memorable way for students to say goodbye to their classmates. If you're looking for some inspiration for your leavers party, then look no further – here’s 10 unique party themes to ponder on.

Whether you're in search for something traditional or want to try something a little different, there's sure to be an idea here that will suit your needs!

Leavers Party Themes

1. A Harry Potter-themed party complete a sorting hat ceremony.

2. An Alice in Wonderland tea party, with Mad Hatter entertainment and decor to transport you to another world.

3. An enchanted forest party featuring fire performers, face painting and magical creatures lurking around every corner.

4. A carnival party full of funfair games, candy floss and an amazing circus showstopper act.

5. A movie premiere themed party – roll out the red carpet!

Leavers Party Round-Up

If the themes above didn’t give you inspiration here are 10 unique leavers party ideas from schools across the UK:

We all know raising money is a necessity to pull off a great event. St Gregory’s PTA did this by selling ice lolly’s and ice cream. Who can resist a sweet treat on a Friday :)

Great party planning by Long Road PTA... who doesn’t love pizza and ice cream!

A fun idea from Nelson Whitton PTA with a foam party!

We love the graduation caps done at St Augustine’s!

The decorations are fab at St Cadocs!

Incorporating crafts sounds like super fun!

Aloha from Markham Primary!

Can’t go wrong with a tea party!

BBQ and a slip-n-slide...count me in!

The ice cream van man is in the house!

So, whether you’re looking for some traditional ideas or something a little more off the beaten track, we hope this list has given you some inspiration for your leavers party. Let’s give our leavers an epic send off this year!

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