Festive Fundraising Ideas For Christmas
Halloween has been and gone and Bonfire Night has passed meaning we are well and truly into November and you know what that means… Christmas is almost here! Well okay, it’s 7 weeks away, but that’s close enough to start getting into the festive spirit! As Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey defrost, it’s time to crack open the mulled wine, grab a mince pie and get the merry tunes on.
For a lot of schools, community groups and businesses, this time of year provides a great opportunity to support local charities and non-profit organisations with Christmas themed fundraising events. If you’re hosting a fundraising event soon and need some joyful and festive themed ideas, we’ve got you covered with a list of activities that are bound to raise a lot of money for your chosen charity and ensure that your event sleighs!
Santa Run
Starting off with a colourful and jolly event, why not throw a Santa fun run for your fundraising event. Imagine a crowd of Santas running through a park, all dressed in colourful red suits and rocking their beards and Santa hats. That will definitely be a sight to behold! Or you could mix it up, holding an elf fun run instead and encourage everyone to wear elf hats and green costumes.
You could even add the colourful element of colour powder to your fun run which will definitely bring even more enjoyment to your participants and add an extra twist to your event. Use red colour powder and green colour powder to stay on trend! And when starting your fun run off, why not blast bright red and green colour powder fountains into the air at the start line to get your participants going?
Christmas Craft Fair
Whether you’re a community group, primary or secondary school or a business throwing a fundraiser, why not let your members get creative and produce some Christmas crafts. This could include some yummy festive treats like gingerbread men, Christmas cupcakes or a chocolate yule log.
Or for those out there looking to get a bit more innovative with their Christmas crafts, you could create some handmade Christmas wreaths, baubles, stockings or garlands - the opportunities are endless!
Once everyone has produced their craft of choice, set up a craft fair in your desired location and invite members of the public to come and purchase everyone’s lovely products, with all profits going to charity.
Christmas Pyjama Day
This next idea is a fun one for both kids and adults, who doesn’t love a pyjama day! Encourage everyone to find their favourite, brightest pair of Christmas pyjamas and spend their whole day (whether at school or at the office) in them, making a charitable donation to do so. You can even take the festive dress to the next level with some cute, novelty head boppers that come in a range of Christmas themed characters!
Christmas Card Sale
This last idea is particularly great for school children, letting their creative, festive juices flow as they design their own Christmas card designs. You could run this as a competition and pick the best designs to be printed as actual Christmas cards or for more options, choose them all! After all, they’ll all be put on sale for people to purchase afterwards, with all proceeds going to your charity of choice.
This idea will definitely be a hit with parents wanting to purchase their child's Christmas card design to give to family members!
And there you have it, 4 wonderful and joyful ideas for fundraising at Christmas! We can’t wait to see what you get up to for your Christmas fundraising events and activities and if you use any of our Christmas products at your events, we’d love to see your photos and videos and how you used them! Please send any content to hello@ministryofcolours.com and you might see yourself on our social media pages!
Chloe's Giant Howarth Sleepout 2023 recap
It was 7pm, Friday 13th, and the journey to undertake the GIANT HOWARTH SLEEPOUT 2 (GHS2), had started. It was a clear night and the stars gave a clear hint as to the cold temperatures to come….
GHS is an event organised in conjunction with the Huddersfield Giants Community Trust (HGCT) and The Howarth Foundation. Brave volunteers spend the night outdoors at the John Smith’s Stadium to raise funds for both causes.
The experience provides a powerful insight into what it is like to spend a night outdoors and how homeless people have to cope on a daily basis.
HGCT is the official charity of The Huddersfield Giants, with a mission to support underserved children. The Howarth Foundation works with local organisations to support individuals who are, or have been, homeless back into employment.
The Ministry of Colours team and I headed down to The Zone in Huddersfield, to meet the participants of the event and discuss the schedule for the night. We were greeted at The Zone, home of HGCT, by the lady herself, Lisa Darwin, the CEO, who welcomed us warmly in preparation for the cold night ahead.
Once the flock had gathered, we headed to The John Smith’s Stadium, to collect our mattresses for the night - cardboard boxes!
Climbing the stairs of the stand, looking for a place on the concrete to rest our heads, it seemed that outside, and in those conditions, there were very few places to get a comfortable night’s sleep.
Laying the cardboard, unravelling our sleeping bags and really feeling the cold air, it began to sink in. Some sort of understanding of the distress that the homeless must be in, trying to find some form of shelter, and sometimes with very little to keep themselves warm.
Once set up, we went to get a hot drink, appreciating how grateful we were to receive what must be a luxury for those on the streets.
It was then time to hear from the Howarth Foundation, the touching story of a former homeless person who now works alongside the Howarth Foundation to help others escape the streets. He told us, how quickly life can change, how suddenly he became homeless and how he wanted to raise awareness to try to stop this happening to others. This touched my heart and made me so grateful for the home I live in.
After the Huddersfield Giants Cheerleaders lead us through the Macarena and Cotton Eye Joe to get us moving in the cold, it was finally, time to head to our cardboard beds. Walking past shelters people had built for themselves to shield the wind was a reminder that when homeless people are outdoors, completely covered with whatever materials they can find, this is necessary to survive the night.
We laid down, not knowing if, or when, we would sleep, despite having the reassurance of knowing that this was an organised event. Unfortunately, most homeless people, don't have the comfort of knowing that they and their belongings are safe for the night as many are sadly subject to attacks and theft.
With the wind blowing, the noise of nearby Huddersfield town and the rustling from others, I began to understand the stress that the homeless must be under to get even a minute’s rest. I can't imagine the mental and physical pain that they go through.
After what seemed like years, I could hear the campers stirring, the clock had hit 5:45am and it was looking like time to pack up. The relief that rushed through me, knowing that I no longer had to lay there in the cold, was second to none. I can only guess as to how the homeless must feel, when they get a steer in the right direction from the Howarth Foundation.
Upon reflection, it’s safe to say that what The Howarth Foundation does is amazing. The appreciation from victims of homelessness, when they get the help that they deserve from the charity, makes this a very worthy cause.
Although it was challenge for the Ministry of Colours team, we will certainly be doing the event again and raising money and awareness for the unfortunate people within our community suffering from poverty and homelessness.
Our donation link is still open....
Thank you all for the donations - it is appreciated by all.
Chloe x
Colourful Halloween Costume Ideas
We’re officially over halfway through October and you know what that means, Halloween is just around the corner! We’re incredibly excited for Halloween here at the MoC office and have been brainstorming our Halloween costume ideas for weeks now.
We thought of all the usual Halloween fancy dress ideas that you see every year, witches, mummies, werewolves etc. But then we thought, why not go for a bit more of a colourful costume? Colour powder isn’t just for fun runs or festivals; it can transform your Halloween into a colourful spectacle.
So if you’re searching for last minute, easy Halloween costume ideas for kids or adults, don’t worry because we’ve got you covered. Let’s bring some colour to this Halloween!
Colourful Skeleton Halloween Costume Ideas
A skeleton is a simple, yet effective costume and screams Halloween. But who says they have to be black and white? We definitely don’t! Ditch the boring old monochromatic skeleton costume and instead grab some of our vibrant colour powder, a black t-shirt and black trousers.
Draw out your skeleton design on the t-shirt and trousers with some glue and pour the powder over. Once dried and ready to be worn, paint your face with a spooky skeleton head and there you have it, a scary, simple but electrifying Halloween costume!
Dia de los Muertos Costume Ideas
The Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico, full of life and colour. It’s common during this celebration for people to paint their faces with a colourful sugar skull design, wear bright clothing and floral headbands and hats.
Taking inspiration from this vibrant celebration will make for a fun, easy and colourful Hallowen costume, creating a chance to get a bit creative with your sugar skull face paint.
80s Pop Star Halloween Costume Ideas
Travel back in time to the era of neon with this easy 80s pop star Halloween costume idea. Our tip is that the more colour you can include, the better for this costume! Think bright legwarmers, neon leotards or t-shirts and of course, you can’t forget the accessories. You’ll need a neon pair of sunglasses for sure, bold jewellery and a headband to match your big hairstyle.
Artist Halloween Costume Ideas
Now this one may be the simplest Halloween costume out of the bunch, but it’s still a colourful consideration. Turn yourself into your own living work of art by starting with an apron or some oversized clothing. Then, here comes the fun part! Taking some of our colour powder (choose any colours you like) throw them all over the clothing like paint splatters and with the addition of a paint palette and a brush as props, you’ve got the perfect, easy to put together costume for Halloween night.
Additional Ways To Make Your Halloween Colourful
Unique Halloween Party Decorations
Planning a Halloween party? Colour powder can take your decorations to the next level. Use it to craft spooky centrepieces, fill jars, or even create funky table runners. You can layer different colours in glass containers to mimic potions brewing in a cauldron.
Spooky Games & Fun Activities for Kids
Kids love hands-on activities, and playing with colour powder can be a blast at any kind of gathering. Create a mini colour party with a safe, supervised throw fest. Let kids toss colour powder at each other while wearing white T-shirts. It’s a fantastic way to get them laughing and having fun. Consider a scavenger hunt where children hunt for sweets and each time they one, a burst of colour is released into the air. You can also play a spooky version of dodgeball, where players throw colour powder-filled bags instead of balls. It’s the fun twists on classic games that add an exciting vibe everyone will remember.
Halloween Crafts with Rangoli
Crafting is another fun way to incorporate colour powder into a colourful Halloween. You can create bright Halloween-themed art with our Rangoli art kits and glue. Just think: spooky ghosts or spooky trees that can come alive with colour! Not only will this keep you busy, but it also lets your inner artist shine.
So, there you have it! With these colourful and vibrant Halloween ideas, you can let your creativity run wild. Well guys, gals and ghouls, we hope you all have a colourful and spooktacular Halloween! May your night be full of scares, laughter and plenty of sweets and chocolate!
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Gender Reveal Ideas To Celebrate The Exciting News
Here’s a fun fact for you all that you might not have known - September is the most popular month for babies to be born! That’s right, data has shown that 8 out 10 of the top dates of birth were in September, particularly towards the end of the month. Having a baby is an exciting time and there are lots of joyful moments that happen in the run-up to the birth. These include hospital scans, baby showers and of course, gender reveals!
Gender reveals have massively grown in popularity over the years and parents are choosing to announce their baby’s gender in a unique and special way, with family and friends gathered all in one place.
There’s been some wacky and wonderful gender reveal ideas that have gone viral over the years (sometimes for the wrong reasons!) but we’re here to bring you a list of some of the best gender reveal ideas that you can do at home with friends and family.
Let’s get started.
Gender Reveal Cake
A simple but effective idea that will not only look great, but taste great too and your guests will definitely be pleased to have a sweet treat after the big reveal!
Using cakes as part of your gender reveal can be done in different ways, such as with a big, show-stopping cake that reveals either blue or pink frosting inside when cut into. Or if you want to involve all of your guests, hand everyone an individual gender reveal cupcake, so everyone finds out together when they bite into it.
Gender Reveal Balloon
Using a balloon to reveal the baby’s gender is a popular choice and a super fun way to make the announcement for everyone to see. Balloons are also quite versatile and offer different uses to make your reveal special. Using a large cardboard box, fill this with either multiple pink or blue helium balloons, or one large balloon and when the box opens and the balloons rise up, the celebrations can begin!
Or if you’re looking for something a little bit more fun, grab a giant black helium balloon and fill it with either blue or pink colour powder. Then, surrounded by family either pop the balloon yourself or involve children and siblings for the perfect gender reveal!
Gender Reveal Colour Fountains
Using a gender reveal colour fountain is a fantastic and entertaining way to announce the exciting news to your guests - just make sure you do this outside! Our colour fountains are white in design, concealing the colour of the powder inside, and are super easy to use. Simply hold upright, connect the black hose, remove the safety pin and fire! For 20 continuous seconds, you will experience a stream of either blue or pink powder to elevate your special moment, making for a great photo opportunity and providing memories to last a lifetime!
We were thrilled to recently supply former Love Islander, Biggs Chris and his partner Summer, four gender reveal colour fountains for their gender reveal party which looked absolutely gorgeous. Experience the burst of colour and excitement in their reveal video.
Gender Reveal Confetti Cannon
Who doesn’t love a bit of confetti? Confetti cannons make for an impressive and striking gender reveal, shooting pink or blue confetti into the air to surprise guests. Additionally, confetti cannons provide a fantastic photo opportunity, allowing you to capture the magic of the moment forever.
You can also choose to get all of your guests involved with the fun, supplying everyone at the party with a confetti cannon and letting them all go off at the same time, a great way to share the enjoyment!
Gender Reveal Pinata
If you’re looking for a more unique idea for your gender reveal party, why not use a pinata to make the special announcement? This will allow you to get your guests involved in revealing the big surprise as they have a go at trying to crack it open, especially for any soon-to-be siblings! Either order a pinata full of pink or blue confetti or have a go at making one yourself if you’re wanting to show off your DIY skills.
Celebrating the gender of your soon-to-arrive bundle of joy is an incredibly exciting time and whether you opt for a more classic reveal with balloons, or something more unique, you’re bound to have created memories with loved ones that you’ll cherish forever.
If you do happen to use any of our products as part of your special day, we’d love to know how it went. Send us your pictures or videos to hello@ministryofcolours.com and we may share them across our social media pages!
Back To School Icebreakers For Primary School
Can you believe how quickly the summer has flown by? Suddenly the time has arrived to start preparing for the back-to-school season which means buying new school uniforms, bags, pencil cases and everything else that goes along with it.
The return to school is an exciting time however, especially for teachers as they get to know their new class and what better way to do this than with some fun icebreaker activities. This is a great way to ease a class into a new school year and help you and them get to know each other better!
There are a lot of icebreaker activities out there, but we’ve put together a list of what we think are the best back-to-school ideas for teachers to give your students an unforgettable start to the school year.
Classmate Bingo
We all love a game of bingo and this is a take on the classic game that allows your students to learn their classmate's names and other details about them. Create a selection of bingo cards with identifiers written in boxes such as ‘has a pet cat’, ‘went on holiday this summer’ or ‘has more than one sibling’.
Each student will receive a different card and is then given 10 minutes to walk around the classroom to try and find someone who fits an identifier on their card, writing their name in that box when they’ve done so. The first student to fill their sheet shouts bingo and is crowned the winner!
Time Capsule
Creating a time capsule with your students is the perfect way to get to know them and for them to learn facts about each other too. You could let your students produce drawings of themselves and write down a list of their favourite things, as well as adding a memento or item that represents them to the capsule.
On the last day of the school year you can dig the time capsule back out and see how much your students have changed and grown!
Colour Powder Games
This is a bit of a messier option, but definitely the most fun! Kids will love this idea and it will allow them to let off a bit of steam outside during all of the back-to-school excitement. Using our colour powder, you can organise a range of games for your students to play such as a colour war, a colour toss or a colour obstacle course.
This is certain to bring a level of enthusiasm to your students and is a great way for them to bond with each other, whilst providing a memorable start to the school year. Unsure how much colour powder would be required to create an activity like this? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our custom calculator.
Draw Your Selfie
Kids love taking selfies these days so why not stay on trend and have them draw their own ‘selfie’ of themselves doing one of their favourite hobbies or interests. Once they’ve finished, collect their drawings and then hand them back out, giving each student a random drawing. It’s then up to them to return the correct selfie to the owner and find out their name and about their hobbies.
Get the most out of this activity by using the drawings as a display board in the classroom, allowing the whole class to enjoy everyone’s works of art!
Beachball Toss
We’re not ready to say goodbye to summer yet and if you’re feeling the same this next activity will help keep the summer vibes going in the classroom. Using a beachball, write a question or two on each colour and toss the ball around the classroom. Whoever catches it has to answer the question under their left thumb.
Questions could be along the lines of ‘If you could have any superpower, what would you choose?’ or ‘If you could only eat one food for a whole month, what would it be?’. The more imaginative the questions are, the better they are to find out more about your students!
Hopefully we’ve helped to provide some more back-to-school ideas to help you kick off the school year in an exciting and fun way. We’re sure your students will enjoy any of the above activities and that they will definitely help to break the ice and bring everyone together!
Colour Powder Extinguisher Gender Reveal
Now we all love a balloon pop reveal, but if you're wanting to take your gender reveal to the next level, Ministry of Colours are here to add an air of excitement to the day!
First Communication
When we were first contacted by former Love Island contestant, Biggs Chris, we knew that it wasn't going to be a low-key event... Biggs had the idea of using day fireworks for the special day, but after a quick conversation, it was decided that the event would go ahead with Ministry of Colours gender reveal products instead. Biggs and Summer weren't going to be finding out the gender, so the order was placed by Biggs' mother.
Highlighting the brilliance of colour fountains
Unveiling the magic
Guests eagerly gathered around the beautiful backdrop of balloons, Biggs and Summer, brimming with anticipation, were about to reveal the gender of their little one with a blast of vibrant colour. Our fountains were situated strategically behind them to create an enchanting spectacle. As the countdown reached one, a cascade of blue hues engulfed the gardens and and everyone was cheering and celebrating the wonderful news. Biggs & Summer are expecting a baby boy!
Sharing moments of joy
Not only were the gender reveal colour fountains visually stunning, but they also provided an interactive element that allowed guests to actively participate in the revelation. Laughter and cheers filled the air as friends and family, armed with their cameras, captured precious moments of pure joy. The Ministry of Colours gender reveal colour fountains played an essential role in creating a memorable experience for everyone present.
A beautiful day
Biggs and Summer's party was nothing short of magical. The vibrant burst of colour, joyous atmosphere, and contagious excitement made this event truly unforgettable. If you're planning a gender reveal party, make sure to check out our colour fountains to add that extra touch of enchantment, making your celebration a cherished memory for years to come!
💙Watch the reveal here💙
Old Fart At A Colour Run - Our MD's Colour Run Experience
When it was first suggested (strongly) that I take part in a fun run to see what all the fuss is about, my first thought was that the only thing fun and run have in common is that they rhyme.
However, under serious pressure from my colleagues, I signed up. And what better cause than our local children’s hospice Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice here in Huddersfield?
Fortunately, there were no runner numbers and I was reminded of the time I begrudgingly signed up for a half marathon, late one evening in the pub a few years ago. When my number arrived it had “Under Duress” printed on it instead of “Nigel” which meant no-one could cheer my name as I ran past them along the route!
I had not run for a while but male pride demanded I did the full 5k and not the shorter route. Besides, my waistline was expanding so the chance to burn a few calories was an added incentive. I dug out my running shoes and embarked upon a few training runs and despite some sore muscles to begin with, it actually felt quite good to be back out there.
Fast forward to the day itself and I made sure I was in tip-top form by having an early-ish night and only four pints instead of my usual five on the Friday night before the run.
The forecast was promising and the morning drive over the Pennines from where I live in Sheffield was glorious in the sunshine. The team were coming along to cheer me on/laugh at me, and we had agreed to get there early to soak up some of the atmosphere. When we arrived, the sun was shining and the music was already playing from the stage.
A few families were getting into the spirit early, having bought some bags of brightly coloured powder to throw at each other and the air was full of colour, laughter and shrieks of delight from excited children, of all ages.
Next to the registration tent, they were selling bags of powder and colourful accessories. Feeling quite in the mood now, I bought some powder to throw, along with a pink headband and multi-coloured tutu to be as colourful as possible. The resulting effect was debatable but at least it gave everyone a laugh.
As the start time drew nearer, the crowds swelled. Over one thousand runners plus their friends and families gathered near the stage for the warm up. Not that we needed it really as the sun was now high in the sky and I was sweating already! The enthusiastic aerobics instructor bounced around on the stage with way too much energy and if I went at it with as much gusto as she did, I would have been shattered before the run even started.
As we all moved towards the start line, I surveyed the competition, and realised there wasn’t any, as it was all about having fun!. Parents, even grandparents, and toddlers were going to walk, jog or run the route. Most of them were already brightly clad and covered in powder and there was no sign of a clock or stopwatch anywhere. I was really beginning to experience the fun element of the day now and the run was merely a side show.
The start gun fired, and we set off through a cloud of colour from the fountains being enthusiastically sprayed by the course marshalls. Greenhead Park, already resplendent in the strong May sunshine, was now awash with hoards of colourful people of all ages moving around the course. After not very long, I could see clouds of pink up ahead as we arrived at the first colour station and volunteers gleefully pelted us with bright powder. Cue more shrieks of delight from the younger runners.
Despite the unexpected inclines on the route, I was quite enjoying myself. In what seemed like no time at all, I was back at the first colour station and on lap two of three, but this time already covered in six colours. Before I knew it, the run was over and there was not one patch of white left on my t-shirt. Definitely the most enjoyable 5k I have ever run!
After a well-earned (and needed!) bottle of water, I met up with the gang and we surveyed the scene as happy, colourful faces chatted excitedly about the run and waited for the grand finale, the colour fight. The party music had been playing from the start and there was now a good crowd of people dancing in front of the stage. The countdown began, more colour fountains went off and it was now time for the runners to throw powder at each other.
What a great way to spend a Saturday and the best bit is the event had raised well over £30,000 when I last checked. This really did put the fun into fundraising and I would recommend it to anyone thinking of organising one or just taking part. I might have started out contemplating the run through the left lens of my glasses but by the end I was definitely viewing things through the right one!
Nigel Halliday, Managing Director, Ministry of Colours
End of Year Colour Run Activities for Primary School Children
School’s nearly out for Summer! How quickly has that school year gone? The end of a school year is always a good time for celebration and also a chance to reflect on everything that’s happened this year. Your students will be excited for the Summer break, full of energy and ready to celebrate in style.
There’s almost too many options out there these days when it comes to party ideas, so we thought we’d compile a list of activities that are sure to engage your students and ensure they have a memorable end to their school year.
So let’s get started…
End of Year Awards Ceremony
Everyone loves receiving prizes, especially your little ones and an end of year awards ceremony is a lovely little way to uniquely celebrate each and every student for their positive contributions this year. Simply create, print and laminate various award certificates that celebrate something that your students individually excel in or maybe even highlights a stand out moment when the student went above and beyond during the school year.
When it comes to handing out the awards, why not rearrange the classroom a little too and create a makeshift red carpet for the kids to walk on? A quick and easy way to create this would be through some red crafting paper and taping it to the ground. Little details like that will make it even more memorable for each and every student.
Summer Bucket List
I remember when I was little, the six week holidays seemed to last forever! Playing outside for days on end without a care in the world, so many fantastic memories were made. So why not get your students thinking ahead to their Summer activities and all the new memories they can make? Ask them to create a bucket list of everything they want to achieve during the summer break and then their new teacher can check in with them all on their first day back, which will be a nice icebreaker.
Cake, Cake and More Cake
What is a party without cake? You could dip into the school budget to provide students with lots of baked goods yumminess, but why not get the kids involved? Ask them all to bake a cake or sweet treat at home and to then bring them into school on the last day for everyone to enjoy. You can even ask them all what their favourite part about baking was too!
Outdoor Colour Powder Games
Now it’s time to get a little messy, but kids love messy, right? Setting up a range of games and activities outside that involve our colour powder is a sure fire way to get your students burning off all that excited energy and making a bunch of amazing memories too.
There’s plenty of party games to play that are improved even further with the colourful twist that our colour powder brings to them. Here’s a few ideas that your students are sure to love. To be honest, I’m rather jealous that I can’t join in!
Colour Toss
First of all, you’ll need a big bunch of socks to create your hacky sacks! See how to make your own here. Once that’s complete, line your students up in two lines facing each other. Instruct them to throw the hacky sack at one another and then take a step back after each successful throw. The first person to drop the sack in each partnership is out and the thrower is the winner!
Four Corners
Place four laundry baskets in a square (fairly far apart from one another to give room for the kids to run between them) and divide everyone into four teams. Place a different colour sock in each basket, (you’ll need four different colours for this). On go, the first person in line races to the other baskets to pick up a sock of their teams’ colour, then the next person in line goes when they return and so on. The goal is to get three socks of your teams’ colour into your basket first.
Capture The Colour
For this you’ll need balls from the P.E cupboard, so make sure they aren’t needed elsewhere that day. Teachers need to hide plenty of balls and colour socks around the school field (be inventive) and place a basket at each team’s base. The goal of the game is to capture as many balls in your team’s basket within the allotted time. However the colour powder socks can be used to throw at opposing teams and once someone has been hit, they have to drop everything and return to their base.
On their return, their team commander (teacher) may have a small task for them to complete, like five jumping jacks, count to ten or sing a nursery rhyme, once they’ve completed that, they can return to the game and try to gather those balls for their team.
Balloon Pop
Fill a bunch of different balloons with a little bit of colour powder and air, ensuring that the different team colours are evenly represented throughout all the balloons, For example, 10 balloons with red colour powder in them, 10 with yellow and so forth. Mix the balloons up and then teams take it in turns to have one member pick up a balloon and hold it above their head. The teacher then pops the balloon and if the colour is their teams, they score 3 points! However if it’s not, the team who’s colour it is, scores 1 point.
Shirt Signing
This is probably aimed more at those students in year 6 and heading to secondary school, but a fantastic and memorable tradition for pupils is to sign each other’s school shirts, providing each student with a lovely memento for the rest of their lives. Encourage this by providing marker pens, just make sure you forewarn parents ahead of time so there’s no surprises.
Big Quiz of the Year
Last but not least, hosting a quiz with questions centred around what the students learned this year and any big events that occurred is a great way to get them thinking and working together as a team. You could even provide the winning team with a prize, maybe some bags of our colour powder would go down a treat? Or maybe a few pairs of our cool sunglasses?
Hopefully we’ve helped to bring some more ideas to the table for your end of school year party and I'm sure no matter what you have planned, your students will have a wonderful time!
If you’re looking to use some of our colour powder within your party games, be sure to use our custom calculator. It’s super easy to use, simply enter how many students will be involved and it’ll let you know our suggestion for how many bags you’ll need. Although, remember that you’ll have to take into account various colours when it comes to the games suggested.
If you’d like to talk to one of our team members regarding your school party, we’d be happy to help and provide you with any guidance we can. We also have a handy colour powder information sheet that contains helpful advice on the properties of the colour powder itself and we’ve answered a wide range of FAQ’s, so be sure to check that out too.
Have a great party guys!