Welcome to our online shop for the 2026 Christmas Shop gift labels!Children will receive a shopping bag on the day of the shop and their pre-completed labels to utilise during their gift selection in the shop.One label per purchased gift in the FOTLS Christmas Shop.Please indicate in the questions reply of who the labels/gifts will be for.You'll reply with the names you’d like written onto the label to help your student with shopping. Please be mindful that hearing is challenging due to the festive nature and the quantity of people. There is only 20 minutes to shop per class on the main shop day. Labels are written for all children due to time constraints to ensure all 440+ students are given time to shop. We have extra labels to allow children to make label changes should they change their minds on gifts.Makeup shop on 17th December will provide more time as needed or if absent on the main shop day. Additional gifts may be purchased in this shop after first time shoppers have completed their session.We have a sensory shop with reduced noise and more 1:1 support by volunteers available to children. Please email FOTLS at FriendsofLantern@gmail.com if you’d like your child to attend this session.Friends of the Lantern School Christmas Shop Team

Find quality, pre-loved Lantern School uniform pieces at budget-friendly prices 👕. Every item you buy helps reduce waste and supports resources and programs for our students.Browse the shop, select your sizes, and place your order here 💚. Volunteers sort and check donations so your child can feel comfortable and confident at school.Orders placed in the uniform shop by 11:59pm on Wednesday will be processed by volunteers on Thursday. Orders placed by 11:59pm Wednesday will be distributed into backpacks on Friday morning. Any orders past the deadline will be fulfilled during the following week.

You are warmly invited to our first festive craft evening for adults on 20 November 2026 from 5pm to 8pm at the Lantern School Hall in Ely. We have assembled a variety of local crafters who will guide you through making a festive decorative item or gift. You can choose from one of the following options:Wreath MakingLed by Gemma, you will create a beautiful Christmas wreath ready to hang on your front door.Bauble DecoratingLed by Laura Tod, from Laura Draws, you will decorate up to 3 baubles that can take pride of place on your Christmas tree.Stocking / Sack Decorating - Block PrintingLed by Jane, you will decorate a stocking or gift sack using block printing, ready for Christmas Eve. You can decide which item to create on the day, and additional items may be purchased and decorated for £10 each during the session.Journal MakingLed by Joanne, you will create and decorate a journal to gift to a loved one, or to yourself!Your ticket price includes all crafting materials, as well as a drink (mulled wine/bubbly or soft non-alcoholic alternative) and a festive snack.Additional snacks and drinks will be available to purchase during the event. Places are limited for each craft, so secure your place now to guarantee the one you want!The event is open to Lantern families, staff and the wider community.