FOSP events
We will keep updating this page with our events for the year. Some of the dates will need to be TBC as they will rely on external factors, but we will do our best to confirm them as soon as possible.
If you want to get involved in any of these events, then just get in touch. It might be you help run the bar for an hour at Inflatables Day, support the Father’s Day stall for one lunchtime in school, or put up some posters to advertise the Scarecrow Trail.
With future events, we are always looking for support in having prizes donated, match funding or time actually organising or setting up an event. You don’t have to be on the committee to help and you won’t even need to attend any meetings if you don’t want to!
Autumn term
Lego Afternoon: 5th October, 2-4pm – tickets available hereOnline anonymous postcard exhibition: 5th October, 2-4pm – more information belowOnline anonymous postcard auction: 5th October – 12th October – more information is here- Personalised Christmas cards and gifts: starting in October
Non-uniform day: 23rd October 2025- Fireworks: Sunday 9th November – more details are on our separate Fireworks page
- Autumn disco: 21st November
- Christmas Fayre: 4th December
- Christmas tree light switch on raffle: 5th December deadline
- Coggeshall Christmas: 6th December
- Christmas present stalls: 5th and 12th December
- Christmas raffles: tickets pulled 11th December
Coggeshall Christmas tree lights switch on
Last year, the honour of switching on Coggeshall’s spectacular Christmas tree, kindly donated by Poplar, was auctioned at the swimming pool fundraiser, helping raise much-needed funds for the pool.
This year, we’re giving everyone the chance to take part. Instead of an auction, we’re holding a raffle, giving hundreds of people the opportunity to win this special honour.
You could win this for yourself, for a friend, or even turn on the lights together as a family.
Tickets: £1 each or £5 a strip
Where to buy:
- On the St Peter’s playground before school pick-up and at drop-off
Last day to buy tickets: Thursday 4 December
Draw: The lucky winner will be drawn on the evening of Thursday 4 December from all the tickets and contacted straight away, so they have time to prepare for Coggeshall Christmas on Saturday 6 December.
Proceeds:
- 50% to the Coggeshall Christmas committee to support next year’s celebrations
- 50% to FOSP, helping raise vital funds for the school
Join in, spread the word, and help make this year’s Christmas lights switch-on a true community celebration.
If you would also like to further support Coggeshall Christmas, you can make a direct donation to the event through their gofundme account.