An end-of-year reward day can be a great way to finish the school year on a positive note. It doesn’t have to mean taking the whole school somewhere else, either. You can bring the entertainment to your own school grounds and create a day that students will genuinely look forward to.
Here are a few ideas for planning a reward day in Perth or Fremantle.
Hold a School Sports Challenge
For students who enjoy a little friendly competition, create a tournament between classes, factions or year groups.Traditional games such as soccer, basketball, volleyball and relay races can be mixed with less traditional challenges.
Inflatable sports games can also make the activities accessible to students who might not normally participate in competitive school sport.
Set up several stations, create a leaderboard and rotate teams throughout the session.
Create Your Own Inflatable Reward Day
One of the easiest ways to keep a reward day on school grounds is to bring entertainment to you.We provide a wide range of inflatables for school reward days, end-of-term celebrations and school events across Perth and WA. Our current range includes bouncy castles, obstacle courses, sports inflatables and water slides, with options for different age groups and event sizes.
For a mixed-age school, you can create different activity areas rather than relying on one attraction. Younger students might enjoy a suitable jumping castle, while older students can take on an obstacle course or interactive sports challenge.
Some current options are particularly suited to active school events. For example, our Obstacle Challenge gives students a chance to race through a 12-metre inflatable course, while sports inflatables provide more competitive activities without requiring students to already be good at the sport.
If you’re planning a reward day during warmer weather, water attractions can also be worth considering. We have options including Big Kahuna, Bruce the Shark, Fantastic Surf, Slip N Slide and other water slides, depending on availability and your event requirements.
The biggest advantage is that you don’t need to organise transport for hundreds of students. We bring the equipment to your school, set it up and pack it down, so your team can focus on running the day.
Create an Outdoor Movie & Picnic Day
Not every reward day needs to be high-energy from start to finish.An outdoor movie session can work particularly well as part of a larger celebration.
Students can bring picnic rugs, enjoy lunch outdoors and watch an age-appropriate movie on a large screen.
You could combine the movie with games or inflatable activities earlier in the day, giving students a chance to burn some energy before settling down for the film.
Hold a Talent Show or Student Showcase
Sometimes the entertainment can come from the students themselves.An end-of-year talent show gives students an opportunity to perform music, dance, comedy or other talents in front of their classmates.
Schools could also turn the event into a broader student showcase featuring art, performances, awards and activities before finishing with a picnic or fun afternoon.
Plan an Off-Site Excursion
If you’d prefer to take students away from school for the day, Perth has plenty of excursion options.Adventure World
Adventure World offers school excursions and end-of-school celebrations, making it an option for schools looking for a full day of rides and water attractions.For larger groups, consider transport, supervision, meeting points, student numbers and the activities available for your particular age group before booking.
Always check current school group arrangements, opening dates, pricing and attraction availability directly with the venue.
Kings Park
An outdoor activity day is another option for schools wanting something active and team-focused.Depending on the program available, activities such as orienteering, nature-based challenges and team activities can give students something different from a traditional amusement park excursion.
Whatever off-site activity you choose, make sure you check the venue’s current school-group requirements and your school’s excursion procedures before booking.
Planning Your School Reward Day
Before booking anything, we recommend checking a few practical details:- How many students will participate?
- What age groups are attending?
- How much space is available?
- Is there suitable access for delivery and setup?
- Do the activities require power or water?
- Will activities need dedicated supervision?
- What is your backup plan for hot or wet weather?
Planning an End-of-Year Reward Day in Perth or Fremantle?
You don’t need to take students away from school to give them a memorable end-of-year celebration.We work with schools across Perth and WA and can help you put together an inflatable setup that suits your students, venue and budget. From obstacle courses and sports inflatables to jumping castles and water slides, we can help you choose activities that keep students moving and involved.
We’re based in Fremantle and provide delivery and setup across Perth Metro, with wider WA delivery also available.
Contact us your student numbers, age groups, event date and available space, and we’ll help you work through the options for your reward day.
FAQs
What are the best end-of-year school reward day ideas in Perth?
Some of the best end-of-year school reward day ideas include inflatable fun days, obstacle courses, water slides, sports challenges, mini carnivals, colour runs, scavenger hunts, giant games and outdoor movie days.The right choice depends on the students’ ages, number of participants, available space, budget and whether you want to hold the celebration at school or travel to another venue. For larger schools, combining several activities into different zones can help keep students moving and reduce queues.
What activities work for a school reward day with 100, 300 or 500+ students?
For larger school reward days, it’s usually better to run multiple activities at the same time rather than relying on one main attraction.Students can be divided into classes, year groups or smaller teams and rotate between obstacle courses, inflatable sports games, jumping castles, water activities and giant games.
For example, a school with several hundred students could create separate Action, Sports, Games and Water zones, with groups moving between them on a timetable.
The right number of activities will depend on student numbers, the capacity of each attraction, event duration and how frequently groups rotate.
How much does an end-of-year school reward day cost in Perth?
The cost of a school reward day depends on the number and type of activities, event duration, staffing requirements and event location.A smaller event for one year group will have different requirements from a whole-school celebration involving several hundred students and multiple activity zones.
If you’re considering inflatable entertainment, providing your budget upfront can also help the Monsterball team recommend a realistic combination of equipment rather than suggesting activities that don’t suit your school’s budget.
Do teachers need to supervise inflatables at a school reward day?
Supervision requirements depend on the individual inflatable, and how the event is organised.Some inflatables may be suitable for supervision by responsible school staff or volunteers, while other equipment may require or benefit from trained Monsterball operators.
When planning the event, Monsterball can advise which attractions require particular supervision arrangements so the school can factor staffing into the overall event plan.
What happens if it’s too hot, raining or windy on our school reward day?
Weather should be considered when planning any outdoor school reward day, particularly at the end of the school year in Perth.Outdoor inflatables should only operate when conditions are safe, so weather conditions may need to be monitored leading up to and during the event.
Schools should also consider shade, access to drinking water, extreme heat and an alternative plan for unsuitable weather. Where suitable, some inflatable activities may be able to operate inside school halls, gyms or indoor courts.
Can school reward-day inflatables be set up indoors?
Some inflatables can be used inside school halls, gyms and indoor courts, provided the venue is suitable.The available floor area, ceiling height, access, surface and anchoring requirements all need to be checked before confirming an indoor setup.
If you’re considering an indoor reward day, providing venue dimensions and photos can help determine which equipment may fit the space..
Can Monsterball help us plan a reward day if we don’t know which activities we need?
Yes. Schools can provide their event date, location, student numbers, age groups, available space, event duration and budget, and Monsterball can recommend suitable activities and an event setup.For larger schools, this can include looking at how students will move through the event, the number of activity stations required and which inflatables are appropriate for the different age groups.
This means you can start with your school’s requirements rather than having to choose individual inflatables before requesting a quote.
