In addition to each class and club preparing their own attractions for the school festival, aren’t there also schools that hold special events organized by the student council?
That said, coming up with plans that students and visitors will truly enjoy can be quite a challenge.
So in this article, we’ll introduce recommended ideas for student council-led projects at school festivals!
We’ve gathered a variety of ideas, including decorations to brighten up the venue, recreational activities and games everyone can join, and stage events led by student council officers.
There are also school-wide ideas that only the student council can pull off, so be sure to use these as a reference.
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Recommended ideas for student council projects at a school festival: activities and stage events (1–10)
Ranking Check
The ranking check that both participants and spectators can enjoy seems like it would really liven up a school festival.
When you do a ranking check, let’s decide the theme together.
We’ll discuss what needs to be prepared for the day based on the theme.
When dividing into teams, it’s best to consider the vibe and setting—such as by club, class, or volunteers.
For the content of the questions, you could use familiar stationery to guess the genuine item, or include quizzes featuring the school cafeteria’s unique menu—those would definitely get people excited.
Give it a try!
dance stage
Let’s create an opportunity to showcase dance, a classic performance for a school festival stage.
One idea is a dance battle where participants compete on their performance—how about that? These days, many students have experienced dance as a required subject or as an extracurricular activity, so it’s sure to be exciting.
Another recommendation is organizing a folk dance that all students can join freely.
It might even become an annual tradition that’s guaranteed to create unforgettable memories of youth!
Escape Game
It’s a game where you search for puzzles scattered throughout an enclosed space and aim to escape from that place.
You might associate it with large-scale attractions at theme parks, but depending on how the puzzles are placed and combined, it can be realized in spaces of any size.
For larger-scale setups, a recommended approach is to solve puzzles in each room and advance to the next area; for smaller spaces like classrooms, it’s better to combine puzzles to increase complexity.
If you put care into the worldbuilding—such as the reason for being trapped and the meaning behind the puzzles—it can add a greater sense of immersion to the game.
Staircase Art
I imagine each classroom is hosting activities for each class, and the gym and other spaces are being used for club activities and volunteer-led stage events.
So when you’re wondering what other areas you can use, I recommend the stairs.
You can create staircase art that takes advantage of the steps—an idea like trick art that forms a single image when viewed from a certain angle.
There’s no need to feel intimidated by the idea of drawing something three-dimensional; there are ready-made sheets for staircase art that serve as your canvas, so give those a try.
Schools always have stairs, right? It would be a waste not to make the most of them!
Challenge to the Guinness World Records
How about aiming for a Guinness World Record together with students and teachers under the leadership of the student council? In particular, if it’s a record that competes on the number of participants—like “doing ◻◻ simultaneously with ○○ people”—then everyone, students and teachers alike, can take part! Achieving a Guinness record together will surely become a lifelong memory.
By the way, it seems you can apply for a Guinness record for free.
Please try finding a record that everyone can attempt together and take on the challenge of becoming number one in the world!
Umbrella Sky
Colorful umbrellas swaying against a blue sky.
How about an eye-catching idea called an Umbrella Sky? The scene, where sunlight filters through and casts tinted shadows, is truly artistic.
To make it, drill a hole in the tip of each umbrella, thread a rope through, and hang them up.
Taking it a step further, if your school already organizes neighborhood cleanups, you could save and reuse discarded vinyl umbrellas.
Since the school festival is one of the biggest events of the school year, create a sight that will stay in everyone’s hearts forever!
chorus
A chorus where all the students join forces to sing is perfect for the student council’s cultural festival plan.
A choral piece divided into different parts might move the audience as well.
Talk it over together—what song you want to sing, how to divide the parts, who will be the conductor and the piano accompanist, and how to arrange the formation—and work as a team to create a wonderful performance.
By getting creative with costumes and lighting, you can create a unified look and make it even better.