Choco-Latte, Thanks

Activity description

The club hosted a three-day Choco-Latte, Thanks booth near the lunch area, creating a warm and festive space for students to connect. Students could write Christmas-themed gratitude cards to each other, enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, and take photos at a custom-made photobooth station. To spread the spirit of appreciation, the club will deliver these gratitude cards, paired with a piece of chocolate, to students throughout the following week—providing a small boost of encouragement during Assessment Week. The booth was also decorated with posters highlighting the importance of gratitude for mental health, reminding students that taking a moment to reflect on what they are thankful for can support emotional well-being.

Activity highlight

Choco-Latte, Thanks took place from December 10–12 and was a huge success, attracting over 200 participants across the three days. The turnout was even higher than expected, and the club was thrilled to see so many students and teachers getting involved. Students wrote tons of thoughtful gratitude cards—many even came back to write more than one. It was also really heartwarming to see both students and teachers taking photos together at the makeshift photobooth. Overall, the event created such a festive atmosphere and served as a lovely reminder to slow down and appreciate the people around us during the holiday season.

Diligently employing photo-taking skills for our make-shift photobooth!

Purpose behind this activity

The purpose of Choco-Latte, Thanks was to encourage students and teachers to express gratitude and connect with one another in a fun, festive way. By writing gratitude cards and taking photos together, participants were given an opportunity to reflect on the positive relationships in their school community, celebrate kindness, and embrace the holiday spirit. Plus, who doesn’t appreciate some hot chocolate at school?