We are a registered charity (1147277), run by a group of volunteering parents, working closely with teachers and pupils. We organise fundraising events throughout the school year to raise as much money as we can for those extra things that tight budgets may not stretch to. We meet regularly to share ideas and plan fun activities for all to enjoy. The Friends group is also a great way for parents to get involved with the school and meet other parents, whilst making a valuable contribution to the whole school.
Our Fundraising
All the money that you help us raise goes back into the school to support and enhance the children’s learning experiences. There is an extensive list of items that have been purchased over the years to the benefit of all the pupils. This has recently included resources for a sensory room within the school, supporting the cost of external school trips and visits to see the pantomime, as well as enhancing reading materials across all ages within the school and updating history resources and alongside grant funding and business sponsorship, the purchase of three new sports kits for Key Stage 2.
Outdoor learning continues to be a priority within the school, which continues to give children the opportunity to acquire a range of vital skills from learning how to interact with a group, taking responsibility for living creatures and caring for the outdoor environment and nature around them. Each term, individual year groups are experiencing outdoor learning sessions with our Forest School Teacher, Mrs. Simons, and school wish to increase the provision of outdoor resources to build on previously funded resources such as the outdoor classroom and outdoor gym equipment. Whilst continuing to expand the range of reading material within the school, funds raised through generous parental and local business contributions will also be accumulated for larger purchases such as outdoor musical instruments and nature resources.
Events
The Friends raise funds through various fun and interactive events over the school year. Events include discos, movie nights, themed events, non-uniform days, raffles, second-hand uniform sales, and much more.
The biggest fundraising event of the year is the annual Summer Fair, which guarantees a fun-packed afternoon for all the family to enjoy.
How You Can Help
There are many ways that parents can help support. Your help is much needed and can be as little or as much as you can give. You could join the group of Friends, volunteer at our events and activities as and when you can, or you could simply offer ideas and suggestions to making fundraising fun for all. Please leave your name at the school office if you would like to help in any way. Most importantly we ask that you and your child support our events to make them a fundraising success.
Thank you for your ongoing help in supporting our events in any way.
