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Back To School - Celebrate Students With A School Ornament

The start of a new school year can be an emotional time for students, as it symbolises a new stage in their academic journey. It is a new beginning reminding them that life is full of possibilities. Still, it can also feel daunting knowing that they will have to navigate the stressful world of homework, good grades, and exams. 

The best way to help children stay motivated in school is to celebrate their achievements and small successes along the way. Even a small token of recognition shows how proud you are of their accomplishments, and how supportive you are towards their goals and dreams. And what’s better than a school ornament gifted from the heart?

Best School Ornaments For The Biggest Academic Milestones

School ornaments are the perfect gift for high-achieving students. Each ornament is uniquely designed and can be easily customized with written messages, making for a deeply personal gift that shows your love & respect for the young students in your life. 

At Last Elf on the Shelf, we stock a wide variety of designs, including first and last day of the school year ornaments, graduation ornaments, award ornaments, and many, many more! Each piece can be used as a Christmas tree display ornament, but not only - hang it anywhere in the home or outside to honor the young academics in your life!

With so many unique and detailed designs, you’re bound to find the perfect gift that fully represents your child and makes them feel special. What are you waiting for - have a look below at some of our favourite gifts:

First Day Of School

If your little one has just started school, they are probably overwhelmed with excitement and fear. Celebrate together with them by gifting them a keepsake ornament on the first school day, personalized with their name, the current year, or any other encouraging message. 

First Day of School: Female, Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

Girl's First Day of School 

My 1st Day of School: Female, Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

My First Day of School

First Day of School: Male - Last Elf on the Left

 Boy's First Day of School


STEM Learner

Motivate your kid to follow their passion for science with a thoughtful STEM learner ornament! Whether they’re a math wizz or simply have a passion for chemistry, biology, or even physics, they will surely enjoy a gift that honors their interests. 

STEM Learner: Female, African - American - Last Elf on the Left

STEM Learner (Woman, African-American)

STEM Learner: Male - Last Elf on the Left

STEM Learner (Male, White)

STEM Learner: Female, Brown - Last Elf on the Left

STEM Learner (Woman, White)


Child At School

Has your child managed to get into a prestigious institution? Celebrate all the effort put into it and the joy of this new stage in their life with a school Christmas ornament which highlights the building as well as the hardworking student. Personalize it with the name of the school, the year or the academic stage (e.g. High school) to create a memorable keepsake they’ll cherish for a long time. 

Child at School: Male Christmas Ornament - Last Elf on the Left

Child at School (Male, African-American)

Child at School: Female, Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

Child at School (Female, Blonde Hair)

Child at School: Male Christmas Ornament - Last Elf on the Left

Child at School (Female, Brown Hair)


School Awards

Say “Congratulations” on winning important school awards with a lovely ornament gifted from the heart! Use our personalization option to mark this occasion with a year, the name of the award, or simply an encouraging message. 

Child & Award: Male, African - American - Last Elf on the Left

Kid Winning School Award (Male, African-American)

Child & Award: Female, African - American - Last Elf on the Left

Kid Winning School Award (Female, African-American)

Child & Award: Female, Brown - Last Elf on the Left

Kid Winning School Award (Female, White)


Extracurricular Activities

Of course, academic achievements are not the only thing worth celebrating! If your child is dedicating a lot of time and effort to extracurricular activities, that deserves your appreciation, too. Whether they’re an up-and-coming athlete or a talented artist, show your support for their passions with a hobby ornament: 

Learning to Swim: Male, Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

Learning to Swim Ornament

Soccer, Dribbling: White Uniform, Male Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

Playing Soccer Ornament

Cheerleader: Blue Uniform, Female Blonde - Last Elf on the Left

Cheerleader Ornament


High School Graduation Ornaments

Instead of celebrating a beginning, perhaps your child is celebrating the end of an era! Graduation is a monumental occasion in every student’s life, where they are rewarded for all their years of hard work and dedication. A gift is more than welcome for this occasion - and our high school graduation ornaments are the perfect way to mark this huge milestone. 

Graduate: Female, Brown - Last Elf on the Left

Graduation Ornament (Female, White)

Graduate: Male - Last Elf on the Left

Graduation Ornament (Male, White)

Graduate: Female, African - American - Last Elf on the Left

Graduation Ornament (Female, African-American)


Going To Uni

Every ending marks the start of something new - if your freshly graduated child is leaving for university soon, use this occasion to gift them something special they can keep close even when they are far away from home. 

 Student Desk w/ Smart Phone - Last Elf on the Left

Going to Uni Ornament


Celebrate School Achievements With High School Christmas Ornaments

At Last Elf on the Left, we stock the perfect ornaments to show how proud you are of your kids or other young students in your life. Shop our collection of ornaments dedicated to school life - find high school Christmas ornaments, school bus ornaments, graduation ornaments, personalized ornaments and more today!

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