Christmas Card Competition

All Things Bright and Beautiful

This Christmas, La Sainte Union Catholic School is bringing creativity and community together for a very special cause. We're delighted to launch our Spectacular Christmas Card Design Competition in support of Food Bank Aid, a North Finchley charity providing food, toiletries and other essential supplies to local food banks across North London and Hertfordshire.

Our theme for 2026 is All Things Bright and Beautiful, and we're inviting all Year 7 - 11 and LaSWAP students to use their imagination to create a colourful, joyful Christmas card design. From festive scenes and winter landscapes to messages of kindness, hope and togetherness, we can't wait to see how our young artists interpret the theme.

Selected designs will be featured alongside Christmas cards created by celebrity contributors in a special charity auction, helping raise funds for families and individuals in need this Christmas.

How to Enter

Who Can take Part?

The competition is for Years 7 - 11 and LaSWAP students.

What should I design?

Create an original Christmas card inspired by our theme, All Things Bright and Beautiful.

How do I submit my Entry?

Designs should be made on A5 paper (half of A4) in either portrait or landscape. A physical copy should be submitted to the main reception for the attention of Miss Orla Ridge (Deputy Headteacher) by 9am on Monday 23^rd November 2026.

La Sainte Union Catholic School, Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP

When is the closing date?

Monday 23rd November 2026, 9am.

What are the prizes?

We have some fantastic prizes for our winning designs:

First Prize

Two West End theatre tickets

Second Prize

A Christmas hamper

Third Prize

A £20 Amazon gift voucher

Judging and Winners

Judging will take place on 23 and 24 November 2026, with final selections made by alumna Shannon Bono

Winners will be announced on Thursday 26^th November 2026, and the winning artwork will be reproduced and sold to raise money for Foodbank Aid in North Finchley. We will share winning entries and examples of runners up on our social media platforms and through our Family Bulletin.

Our first prize winner will work with us to select their chosen West End show.

The Christmas card charity auction

Our competition will culminate in a special Christmas card auction, bringing together creative contributions from young artists and celebrity supporters

Proceeds from the auction will support Food Bank Aid, helping provide much-needed essentials to local food banks and the communities they serve

Auction dates: 30th November 2026

How to bid/purchase: Details to follow

About Food bank aid

Food Bank Aid is a North Finchley charity supporting local food banks across North London and Hertfordshire with food, toiletries and other everyday essentials.

By taking part in our Christmas card competition and auction, you'll be helping to support an organisation making a practical difference to people experiencing hardship.

Food Bank Aid website

A School at the Heart of Its Community Since 1861

For more than 160 years, La Sainte Union Catholic School has been part of the fabric of North London. From our historic home situated near beautiful Hampstead Heath, generations of young women have been encouraged to learn, achieve, develop their confidence and pursue bold futures.

Today, we remain proud of our school's heritage, Catholic values and the opportunities we provide for young women.

As discussions continue about the future of La Sainte Union, we are grateful for the support being shown by families, former students and the wider community.

Help support the future of La Sainte Union

Have your say on the future of La Sainte Union – We encourage our school community and supporters to share their views and take part in the consultation before 14 December 2026 - The Future of La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School - We Are Camden - Citizen Space

A parent-led petition is calling for the school's future to be protected and alternatives to closure to be fully explored - Sign the Save La Sainte Union petition

You can also follow the Save LSU campaign for updates and information about how to get involved.