The Friends Committee organises various events and activities to raise funds for the school. These funds are used to improve both the learning and recreational environment of the school, as well as fund occasional activities for the children such as leavers discos and souvenirs. The majority of events are organised with the children in mind although we have the odd event for adults only.

Events for 2019/2020 include:

Meetings are held approximately once a month and are open to any parent, with a child at the school, who would like to attend. We are always pleased to welcome new faces at our meetings so don't be shy, come along and join the fun. New faces bring new ideas which are vital in ensuring our continued success.  Meetings are published in advanced.

The next scheduled meeting is Wednesday 23rd October 7.30pm at the school.

Mulitple heads are certainly better than a few, all the FONS committee have work and busy lives which is why we need support and ideas from all of you too.  If you would like to join our brilliant team and get involved in some fun and exciting fundraising planning for our children then please do get in touch.

Although FONS is always looking for additional members you do not need to be a Committee member to contribute.  There are other ways you can help. These include: 

• Volunteering:  We will never ask for more time than you can give, the odd hour here and there when preparing the big events for our childen will make a huge difference to us. Without the help of parents many of our events could not be possible. Every little bit helps and at the end of the day it is the children who benefit. 
• Doantion:  Sending in donations to support the FONS raffles and Non uniform days for example 
• Passing on useful contacts:  For example, do you work for or know a company that may be able to assist us? We have to buy various things for our events such as drinks, teas/coffee, lucky dip presents, wine and prizes - would your company be willing to sponsor us to help with these purchases? Does your company do £ for £ fund raising? Does it offer grants to charities for which we could apply?

We raised an incredible £14,719.67 in the school year 2018/2019

This amazing amount of money has enabled FONS to purchase the following for the school this year

• Christmas Panto performance for all children
• £1500 for English/Maths equipment
• Set of 32 headphones
• Lunchtime club play equipment
• Laptops
• Tablets for foundation stage
• Toys and resources for Year 1 and Year 2
• Digital cameras for the Suite
• Art drying rack for Year 4
• Resources for Year 6 play
• Violins
• Wet play resources for Year 5
• Playground markings
• Science week workshop
• Cookery equipment

FONS have additionally committed to spend £11,948.95 this academic year, this will include (amongst other things) the purchase of:

• Interactive water stream within the Foundation Stage area
• Benches for Year 6 outdoor space
• Water cooler in Year 6 building
• New artwork for the small hall
• RE workshops
• Data loggers
• Football goals
• Coombers music systems
• Reading spine
• Production backdrop canvas