Tips & Activities For Last Day Of School

For school students, the last day of the school is the most exciting time of the year. Everyone is excited about the long summer break during which they can relax comfortably and stay away from academic grind. However, for some students it’s also that time of the year when they want to enjoy to the fullest with their friends and teachers. Above all, it’s the final day before vacations which should be filled with love, lighter, laughter and celebration. To make this day more interesting for our students, we organise different types of activities which foster fun, happiness and entertainment. In this blog, we will discuss a few such activities along with some essential tips which you can address your students to follow before the last day of the school.

How To Guide Students To Plan The Last Day Of School?

Whether a child is studying in kindergarten, secondary school, or higher secondary, the last day of school is always memorable for them. During such moments, students become highly emotional while thinking about their school days memories and the precious time they have spent with their friends. Sometimes, students also become upset because few of their friends might be changing schools or shifting to a different city. In this regard, we advise students to plan their last day to create memories worth the remembrance. Here are some of the tips which we ask our students to follow to make the most of it. 

Get Up Early 

It’s the last day before the next session. Henceforth, you should advise students to wake up early for a productive morning. Tell them to set an alarm so that they can wake up on time. In addition, one must also take a shower and have a nutritious breakfast for staying energetic throughout. If there’s any dress code, ask the student to follow it. 

Pack Light

Unlike other days, no classes are held on the last day. Thus, students should be advised to carry only a few items. General items include a lunch box, water bottle, slam book, a pen or pencil. Apart from this, students can also carry a few chocolates and gift items to distribute amongst their friends and teachers. 

Play Fun Games

Last day of the school is a bucket full of memories. For making this day more interesting and memorable, you can ask the kids to plan interesting activities for their circle. Additionally, you can also plan some meaningful activities for students which will enhance their creativity. At, K.R. Mangalam World School, Panipat, we often organise multiple activities on the last day of school to lighten the environment. 

Share Contact Information 

You can also ask the students to exchange numbers with each other. This will benefit them in multiple ways. One can contact their friend to discuss the summer vacation homework, or can invite them at home for a hangout. Upon inviting them, students can also play fun games with each other. This will eventually enhance their bond and will build trust and foster effective communication. 

10 Amazing Activities To Play On Last Day Of School 

Every year, we organise the below-mentioned activities on the last day to build a strong connection with our students. You can also try these interesting activities to celebrate this day with your students with great pomp and show. 

• Take them out for a picnic date: Choose a specific spot in the outdoors and take your kids out there for a short picnic.
• Organise a swimming competition: If there’s a swimming pool in your school, then ask your students to bring swimming costumes for a refreshing break.
• Kite challenge: Divide your class into different groups and ask them to create kites on various parameters like shape, weight, surface area, rope length etc. 
• Organise paper plane contest: Find out the best paper plane designs for your students and ask them to create different types of paper planes. 
• Help them to create a time capsule: Provide a list of materials like colorful papers and threads to the students. Ask them to write a note to their future self. 
• Let them dance their heart out: Create a playlist of fun and energetic songs and organise a dance party for kids.
• Host a talent competition: Put up a talent show where kids can show their unique skills and abilities or act like different characters. 
• Cleaning the classroom: To perform this activity, divide the students into two groups and ask them to clean the classroom. Offer points and amazing rewards to the deserving group.
• Watch a movie together: Choose a STEAM-related movie and demonstrate it on the projector. 
• Create a photo booth: Use different types of materials like magician hats, decorative glasses, air balloons, a camera and a tripod to set up a photo booth and click endless pictures with the students. 

Conclusion

Being the best school in Panipat, Haryana, we believe that the last day of the school should be fun, engaging and interactive. Henceforth, we have compiled a list of amazing activities for your reference. Each activity mentioned above will reflect pure joy, friendship and love. Moreover, you can also organise additional activities for your students depending on their likes and interests. Above all, you can also reward students based on their interaction and participation in the activities. Lastly, don’t forget to click some amazing pictures for keeping the school memories alive forever. 

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Frequently Asked Questions 

When is the last day of the school?

Well, it depends on the school and the location. Every school has a different timeline for summer break and winter break. 

What should students bring on the last day of school?

Students should not carry any educational textbooks on the last day. They should simply carry a water bottle, lunchbox, a few chocolates, a slambook and friendship bands to distribute amongst their friends. 

Is it necessary to attend the last day of the school?

It completely depends on the student whether they’re interested in attending the last day of their school with their friends and teachers. However, it’s advisable to attend it to build memories which students can cherish for the entire lifetime. 

Do students need to return textbooks on the last day?

Ideally, it’s not necessary to submit textbooks on the last day. Students can keep all the educational material with themselves and pass it on to their siblings for study purposes.