Friends Association
Friends of Fordham School welcome you to discover more about their association with Fordham Church of England Primary School
Who are we?
We are a committee made up of parents, grandparents & carers whose sole aim is to raise money for our children’s school.
As the school budget becomes increasingly restricted, our fundraising efforts become more essential, not just for the extras, but also for everyday school equipment.
By being a Friend you have an opportunity to be involved with a group of fun loving, hard grafting and focussed people. All with a common interest in enhancing our children’s education and spending happy years at Fordham Primary School.
Current Committee 2009
Chairperson & Uniform Vice Chairperson Treasurer Secretary Publicity
Paula Ingram Genevieve Pease Zoe Adams AlexTurnbull Sarah Asbury
Committee Members
Alison Clark Karen Crozier Sally Gammon Nyree Hall Nerys Rule Michaela Rule Catherine Tuli
We meet approximately once a month, in school, during term time on a weekday evening. A representative from the school teaching staff also attends – this keeps open excellent lines of communication - ensuring our funds are allocated in the most appropriate way possible. We are currently in the process of applying for charity status of which the model constitution has been approved.
What do we do?
Well…….apart from having a lot of fun, we aim to raise funds through events and other activities as shown below.
Events in 2008/9
Kids on The Catwalk raised £295
Family Bingo Evening raised £226
Car Boot Sale Collections raised £557
Sponsored Splash raised £1168
Sports day raised £99 (donations for refreshments)
School Disco raised £102
Back to School Quiz raised £132
Firework and Bonfire Night raised £1729
Christmas Bazaar and Hampers raised £750
How else is money made?
In the past - 80 Plus Club – fundraising lottery run by Friends.
Donations of prizes for events.
Sponsorship for events.
Uniform Shop run by Friends.
You – by attending events, giving up your time and spending your money!
What have Friends provided so far?
- Picnic Benches and Seat in Conservation area.
- Friendship Bench.
- Willow Dome and KS1 Play Equipment.
- Games Sheds and Planters in the back playground.
- Pavilion.
- Heating and changing rooms for the swimming pool.
- Tables, ‘white boards’ and blinds.
- Gym equipment – e.g. netball posts, rugby tops
- Kitchen area developed for Cook ‘n’ Eat after school club.
- Pantomime trips and circus events.
- Ice creams on Sports Day
- Leaver’s gifts and disco.
- Legionnaire-style sun hats for Key Stage 1
- Coach hire for school summer trips.
What is the latest project?
Swimming Pool Fund
The swimming pool is well over 30 years old and has been recently assessed to last approximately 1-2 years before it needs replacing.
So far we have raised £8,500 towards an estimated £20,000 target.
Future Events for This Year
14th June – Car Boot Sale Bucket Collection
29th June – Sponsored Splash Week
11th July – Fordham Feast Theme – ‘Amazing Animals’
14th (reserve 15 th) July – Sports Day—refreshments will be on sale.
July – Leavers Disco
November—Firework Extravaganza
December – Christmas Bazaar
Feb 2010 – Sponsored Spell
Newsletters
These are produced by Friends in order to keep you informed –PLEASE look in your children’s book bag for the latest bright yellow edition.
What can I do to help?
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You can become a full-time committee member who attends monthly meetings and helps with events.
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You can be part of the Help Bank (see below) and be called upon to help at an event.
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You can pick & choose when you can offer your help whenever it suits you.
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You can support an event by just attending and contributing to the fund raising.
Whichever you choose, your contribution is greatly appreciated.
THANK YOU.
Help Bank
This is a group of people who kindly commit to helping at fund raising events whenever they are able to. Some people will be as active as a committee member by helping at many events all year, where as others feel able to help at one event a year.
The help bank, therefore, is a vital part of Friends.
A register of people is kept on hand so that their valuable help can be requested when needed.
If you would like to join the register, then please complete the slip at the end of the latest Newsletter which your child will bring home in their book bag. Or pop into the school office and drop your details into the small box provided for communication with Friends.
If you would like to have a chat about becoming involved, telephone
Sarah Asbury on 01638 721746 or email on sarah@asbury-web.co.uk
Remember……
Many Hands Make Light Work!
If you would like to get in contact with the committee
do look for any of us in the playground
(See the photos and recognise the faces!)
Telephone Contacts
Chairperson Secretary Treasurer Publicity
& Uniform
Paula Ingram Alex Turnbull Zoe Adams Sarah Asbury
01638 721076 01638 720288 01638 720289 01638 721746
01638 721363
Mob.07719604342
