The summer holidays may be over, but that does not mean the fun has to stop. September marks the start of a busy autumn term for schools, with welcome events, fundraising days, reward activities, discos, family evenings and seasonal celebrations all appearing on the calendar.
Bounce Craze can help schools in Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and surrounding North East areas put together practical, engaging event hire for the months ahead. From bouncy castles and inflatable games to discos, fun food, staffing and photo entertainment, we can support everything from a small after-school event to a much larger school fun day.
Start the new school year with something children can enjoy
The first few weeks back at school are often about settling into routines, meeting new teachers and bringing pupils back together after the long summer break. A school event can provide a useful social occasion outside normal lessons, whether it is a welcome-back afternoon, PTA fundraiser or family event.
Our bouncy castles are an easy starting point. Schools can choose from themed designs, traditional inflatables, bounce and slide bouncy castles and larger options depending on the age groups attending and the available space.
For broader event ideas, take a look at School University And College Event and School Fun Fair.
Autumn school fairs and PTA fundraising events
School fairs are not limited to the summer term. Early autumn can be an excellent time for a PTA event, particularly when the weather is still relatively mild and families are settling back into the school routine.
A bouncy castle can form one part of a larger event alongside Inflatable Games, Fun Food and other attractions. This allows schools to build a varied layout rather than relying on one activity to entertain every age group.
Football is often a strong option for school events too. The Football Shoot Out can provide an additional activity alongside a themed bouncy castle, while Castle and Football Shootout brings both together in one package.
Move the fun indoors when the autumn weather changes
By October and November, outdoor plans become less predictable. Indoor halls, sports spaces and community venues can therefore become especially useful for school events.
Bounce Craze has Low Height (8ft & Under) Bouncy Castles that may suit venues where ceiling height is more restrictive, as well as Soft Play for younger children.
If your school is arranging an event away from the main site, our Hall Hire in County Durham information may also help with suitable local venue ideas.
School discos for the darker autumn evenings
Autumn is a natural time for school discos. The evenings get darker earlier, which makes lighting effects more effective, and schools often use discos as fundraisers, reward events or social activities during the first half of the academic year.
Our Children - Disco and Mobile Disco services can help schools put together music-based events, while Disco Castles and Disco Dome give you the option of combining bouncing with music and lighting.
For Halloween specifically, School Helloween Disco can be worth considering, alongside our wider Halloween Theme inflatable range.
Halloween events during the first half term
Halloween falls neatly into the first half of the school year and gives schools another reason to organise an evening event, themed disco or fundraiser.
Bounce Craze offers Halloween-themed bouncy castles in several colour combinations and bounce and slide formats, so schools can choose equipment according to available space rather than being restricted to one design.
A Halloween event can also combine music, inflatables, fun food and other activities to create a fuller school evening.
Rewards, attendance celebrations and end-of-half-term events
Not every school booking needs to be a public event. Bouncy castles and inflatable activities can also be used for pupil reward days, attendance celebrations, house events or end-of-half-term activities.
For these bookings, it can make sense to use a small number of well-chosen activities rather than a full fairground-style setup. A bouncy castle, one or two Inflatable Games and some Fun Food can create a straightforward reward event without making the day unnecessarily complicated.
Staffing and supervision for larger school events
When a school is using several attractions at the same time, staffing can become just as important as the equipment itself. Our Staffing And Supervision service can help with the operation and supervision of inflatables and play equipment at suitable events.
The staffing information supplied for this service states that staff are first aid trained and DBS checked, which may be particularly relevant for school organisers when considering how an event will be managed.
Photo Booths and Magic Mirrors for older pupils
Not every school event is aimed at younger children. For older pupils, school leavers, sixth-form events and formal evenings, Photo Booth and Magic Mirror hire can provide a completely different type of entertainment.
Our School Prom Disco service can also be combined with photo entertainment where schools are already looking ahead to larger events later in the academic year.
School event hire in Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle and beyond
Bounce Craze provides school event hire in Durham, Sunderland, Newcastle, Washington, Gateshead and Chester-le-Street.
We also serve Peterlee, Stanley, Hartlepool, Consett, Sutton and many areas within Tyne and Wear. Schools can use our Areas Covered page to check their location.
Plan the autumn term before the popular dates fill
September and October can quickly become busy with welcome-back events, PTA fundraisers, Halloween discos and half-term activities. If your school already has dates in mind, it is worth checking equipment availability early rather than waiting until the final week of planning.
Bounce Craze can help with individual bouncy castles, larger school event setups, discos, inflatable games, fun food, photo entertainment and staffing. Call us on 07459 059 006, email info@bouncecraze.co.uk or use our Contact Us page to discuss your autumn school event.
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