Hello and welcome to our online shop for the 2026 Lantern Back to School Fair. The heatwave in late June postponed the main event until Friday, 11 September 2026 after school from 3.30pm to 7pm.Browse the options for advance purchases and get you and your family ready for the fun!Every purchase you make directly supports our mission to raise funds to enhance the lives of the children attending the school. We hope to fund an outdoor classroom, and we are actively working with the school to choose the best option for this really great addition to the Lantern.Thank you for supporting this year's Back to School Fair; your contribution is invaluable.We also would like to acknowledge our amazing sponsors! Without their generous contributions, this summer fair truly wouldn't be what it is today!Friends of the Lantern School

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.

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 [email protected] if you’d like your child to attend this session.Friends of the Lantern School Christmas Shop Team

Share your interest in a cosy evening of Christmas crafting for community members age 18+ 🎄✨Share your details below to let us know you’d like to join our Winter Workshops Christmas Crafting Evening, where families and friends can create simple, festive crafts together in support of the Lantern School. If it doesn't appeal as an adults only event then please let us know.This is an expression of interest only form to help FOTLS gauge numbers, plan materials, timings, and spaces so we can offer an affordable, relaxed event that brings our school community together in a fundraiser to support enrichment and resources for the Lantern School. We’ll be in touch with booking details once plans are confirmed ✂️Thank you for helping our team plan this potential event.