End of course celebration: ideas, checklist and shared planning
Plan a stress-free End of course party with ideas for activities, food, games and easy group coordination.
Step-by-step guide to planning your End of course party
- Define the End of course concept, date and guest list — Decide what kind of End of course event you want: casual class farewell, formal celebration, or a mixed-style course party with speeches and games. Agree on date, time and location (classroom, campus space, bar, park or someone’s home) and estimate how many classmates, teachers and guests will attend. Once that’s clear, create the event in Fiestukis so you have a central place to share details, invite everyone and start your “bring something” list.
- Choose venue, format and rough schedule — Confirm the venue based on your group size and budget: on-campus room for a low-cost End of course, a bar for a night out, or a park for an outdoor class farewell. Decide if you’ll have a sit-down moment (speeches, certificates, slideshow) plus free time for music and games. In your Fiestukis event, add the schedule (arrival, activities, group photo, clean-up) so everyone knows what to expect.
- Plan food, drinks and who brings what — Decide if you’ll order catering, buy snacks together or make it a potluck-style course party. Think of easy finger food: pizzas, sandwiches, chips, dips, fruit platters, cupcakes and a simple End of course cake. Use the Fiestukis “bring something” list to assign items like soft drinks, snacks, disposable plates and napkins so you avoid duplicates and cover dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free).
- Organize activities, games and farewell moments — Prepare a few light activities: a quiz about the course, “most likely to…” awards, a memory wall where people post notes, or a slideshow of photos from the semester. Plan a short farewell moment to thank teachers and classmates, maybe with a small gift or card. Share any materials needed (projector, speakers, printed awards) in Fiestukis so volunteers can sign up to bring them.
- Set up music, decoration and photo corner — Create a collaborative playlist in advance with songs that remind you of the course and your group. Keep decoration simple but themed: banners like “End of course”, balloons in school colors, and a small photo corner with props (graduation caps, funny glasses, signs). In Fiestukis, list decoration items and tech gear (speakers, extension cords, lights) so classmates can choose what to contribute.
- Confirm RSVPs, budget and logistics — A few days before the End of course celebration, check RSVPs in Fiestukis and adjust quantities of food and drinks. Confirm who is responsible for set-up, clean-up, paying for shared orders and transporting items to the venue. Share final reminders (dress code, how to get there, what time to arrive) through the event page so everyone is aligned and the party runs smoothly.
Complete guide to organizing an End of course celebration
An End of course celebration is a chance to relax together, say goodbye to classmates and thank your teachers. Typical activities include:
- Sharing memories and funny stories from the course.
- Short speeches or a toast from students and teachers.
- Games or a quiz related to what you studied.
- Music, snacks and a group photo or photo booth.
Use Fiestukis to plan the flow of the event and make sure someone is responsible for each part of the program.
The cost of an End of course party can vary a lot depending on venue and food. For a simple classroom or campus celebration with snacks and soft drinks, you might spend around 5–10€ per person. If you book a restaurant or bar package, it can go up to 20–30€ per person or more.
In Fiestukis you can estimate the total budget, divide shared costs fairly and see who is bringing what, which helps keep the event affordable for everyone.
For a class farewell, choose easy-to-share food that doesn’t require a full kitchen:
- Finger food: pizzas, mini sandwiches, wraps, chips and dips.
- Something sweet: cookies, brownies, cupcakes or an End of course cake.
- Drinks: water, soft drinks, juices; if allowed and appropriate, maybe beer or wine.
Create a “bring something” list in Fiestukis so people can sign up for specific items and you cover different tastes and dietary needs.
Inviting your teacher to the End of course celebration is a great way to show appreciation. You can:
- Prepare a thank-you card signed by the whole class.
- Organize a short speech or toast in their honor.
- Give a small group gift, like a book, flowers or a framed group photo.
Coordinate contributions for the gift and decide who will speak using the Fiestukis event page so everything feels organized and thoughtful.
Fun, simple activities work best so everyone can join in. Popular ideas include:
- Course trivia quiz with questions about lessons, funny moments and teachers.
- “Most likely to…” awards with light-hearted categories.
- A memory wall where people write their favorite moments or advice for the future.
- A slideshow of photos from the course.
Use Fiestukis to assign roles (quiz host, slideshow creator, photographer) and list any materials needed.
When classmates have different schedules, start by proposing a few possible dates and times and choose the one that works for the majority. Consider a flexible format, like a drop-in course party where people can arrive and leave when they can.
With Fiestukis, you can share the final plan, track RSVPs in one place and let people contribute food, drinks or materials even if they can’t stay for the whole event.
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