**A FESTIVE EVENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!**

Run, walk, jog or jingle your way into Christmas at the Steep Santa Run!

Join us for an afternoon of festive family fun, bringing together children, parents, grandparents, friends and neighbours to celebrate Christmas, enjoy the outdoors and raise vital funds for Steep Primary School.

With a choice of 2km and 4km routes, there's something for everyone – from little legs finding their festive feet to enthusiastic runners ready to embrace the Christmas spirit.

But this is about more than just a festive run. It's an opportunity for our children to come together, challenge themselves, have fun and help make a difference to their school.

**Sponsor our little Santas!**

We're inviting children to take part in the Santa Run and, with the support of family and friends, collect sponsorship for their efforts.

Whether they complete 1km or take on the 5km challenge, every little step counts! Sponsorship can be a great way for children to see how their efforts, however small, can make a real difference to their school and the opportunities available to everyone.

If you're unable to join us on the day, you can still support a child taking part by making a donation. Every contribution is appreciated.

**Why are we fundraising?**

Friends of Steep School (FOSS) is the school's registered PTA charity. We work alongside the school to provide additional resources, experiences and opportunities that enrich children's education and make school an even better place to learn, play and grow.

From funding music lessons and take-home reading books to supporting SATs preparation, improving learning environments and developing our woodland area, FOSS helps make possible things that would otherwise be difficult to provide from the school's stretched budget.

Our longer-term ambition is to make significant improvements to the school's outdoor spaces, including replacing the AstroTurf and enhancing playground areas, giving children more opportunities for outdoor learning, active play and wellbeing.

Every pound raised helps us take another step towards making these ambitions a reality.

**What's happening on the day?**

2pm: Gather on the Astro at Steep Primary School; collect your Santa hats, get ready and join the vibe and cheer.

2:15pm: The Santa Run begins! Choose your 2km or 4km route.

3pm: Mulled wine, mince pies, festive bakes and mingling.

3:30: Raffle winners’ announcements

3:45: Carols, more mulled wine and Christmas trees collection

4pm: Event finishes.

**Come along and be part of it!**

Bring the family, invite friends and neighbours, dress up in your best festive outfits and help us fill Steep with Christmas cheer.

Whether you're running, walking, cheering from the sidelines or sponsoring one of our little Santas, your support will help make a difference.

Little steps, big impact. Thank you for supporting Steep Primary School!