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Lucia morning

Candles, white gowns and saffron buns in the hall, before first lessons on the darkest mornings of the year.

Date
Friday 11 December2026
Time
07:45 to 08:30
Where
The great hall
For
The whole school, with families welcome

Lucia is one of the oldest traditions at Vanta. Year 5 lead the procession through the dark hall, singing, with Lucia at the front wearing a crown of candles.

What happens

The lights go out at 07:45. The procession walks from the library to the hall, the whole school sings, and then everyone has saffron buns and warm milk before lessons start at 08:30.

For families

Parents are welcome to stand at the back of the hall. Please arrive by 07:40 and keep phones in pockets; the candles are the only light, and that’s the point.