Welcome to The Friends of St John's School - What We Do
We are effectively the PTA of the school and our aim is to raise funds through fun events in order to purchase
equipment and facilities which will benefit all the children at the school. There is a very friendly, family
atmosphere at St John’s and the Friends are delighted to be a part of it!
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The Committee and How We Operate
We are fortunate to have a strong and dedicated committee and are currently 13 in number but we are always on the look out for new
recruits! Details of our Committee Members are set out in this attached link. We meet usually once a term in the school library
where everyone is welcome and we have our own noticeboard at the school. We also have our own section in the fortnightly school
newsletter which is an ideal forum for publicising our forthcoming events and for general communication with all parents and
children.
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Fun Events
Our main annual fundraising events are a black tie Christmas Ball with exciting auction, a colourful Christmas Bazaar in the school
sports hall, a lively spring Barn Dance and a sizzling Summer Fete and Barbecue on the school playing fields. On a more regular
basis we run a weekly Friday video club which lends out videos to pupils and also sells healthy drinks, delicious fresh fruit
snacks and popcorn. Each term we also hold a themed disco for the children in the school sports hall and we also organise sales
of nearly new uniform. Add to this the odd non-fundraising social evening and you will see that we are quite busy!!
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Funds Raised
We have been able to make some fabulous purchases with the funds we’ve raised and in the 3 years to 31 August 2007
(our financial year end) we have actually spent £31,456 on equipment and facilities for the school. |
| This amount includes deposits on two new minibuses, school logo artwork on the buses, refurbishment of a second science laboratory, new dining room furniture,
two new fridges, equipment for refurbishment of the school library and staff room, musical instruments, books, goalposts,
new school prospectus and stationery, new classroom chairs, school diaries for pupils, two televisions for language laboratories,
house t-shirts for pupils and staff, and ride on toys for the nursery. |
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We are delighted that the list is so long! We do know
however that this is only made possible by the generous support of parents, families and friends and by the enthusiasm,
commitment and hard work of The Friends Committee.
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Joining In
Everyone is welcome to all our events and to join The Friends Committee. We are here to have fun as well as raise money and it is
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Our work is always rewarded with the obvious delight and pride on the
children’s faces whether they are attending a fundraising event at their school or enjoying new equipment which we have purchased.
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| If you would like more details about The Friends then please contact the school office and also watch the website, school
noticeboards and newsletters for details of forthcoming events. |
We look forward to welcoming you!
Catherine Perkins
Chair of The Friends of St John’s School
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For up to the minute news from the friends, click on newsletters and view Friends section
The Friends Committe and Officers
AGM - Chairman's Report September 2007
AGM - Chairman's Report September 2006
AGM - Chairman's Report - September 2005
NEXT MEETING
Calling all parents,grandparents and friends, you are invited to join us at our next meeting please see noticeboard for more details.
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"When I am in school I love to eat my lunch." Dominic Yr 1
"I like St John's because I have lots of friends." Theo Yr 4
"I like St John's because it helps my Dyslexia." Nathan Yr 6
"The warm friendly atmosphere at St John's encourages each child to believe they belong and that no one is more important than anyone else.
They learn to be considerate of others and that manners are as important as any
other attribute in their development." Parent
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