Friends of St. Luke's School Sway (FOSLSS)

Our PTA works enthusiastically and tirelessly to raise funds for our school and to enhance our children's activities and experiences during their time at the school.  The Committee and parents meet regularly to discuss ideas for events to raise money for school improvement priorities. The ONLY way these wonderful events can happen is because of YOU. A huge 'thank you' to everyone who has helped us so far.

Meet our core FOSLSS Committee Team

Headteacher - Rachel Goplen

Chairperson - Heather McIntosh

Treasurer - Victoria Thomas

Secretary - Hannah Small

Meetings

So we can continue and indeed grow, the facilities and activities for our children, we are always keen to welcome new faces to help organise the above events and more. We meet around 6 times a year to discuss and arrange events. These are social meetings, usually held in the evenings in the Hare and Hounds or the Silver Hind. Alternatively, we meet at the school during the day. Ad hoc meetings also happen to suit you. Future meetings are listed below.  All parents are warmly invited to attend; we look forward to seeing you.

Our next meeting will take place on Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 8pm in the Silver Hind.

If you can't attend the meetings but are interested in getting more involved or are able to spare a couple of hours to help with events listed below, the FOSLSS team would love to hear from you. Email us at foslss@st-lukes.hants.sch.uk  Alternatively, come along and support our events throughout the year.

Future Events

December Events - Hamper Raffle, Wreath Making and our Christmas Fair

Our FOSLSS team are busy thinking about Christmas. We are looking forward to a hamper raffle, wreath making and our hugely successful annual Christmas Fair. Further details to follow.

Co-op Rewards for children in our school! 

Did you know that in 2021-2022, Co-op Local Community Fund supported Friends of St Luke’s School, Sway to raise funds for new outdoor play equipment for childr
en. Thanks so much Co-op and to all those who joined the scheme for supporting our children. £2518.04 in total was raised for our children.

Here is a list of some of the amazing things that have been fundraised for by FOSLSS currently and in previous years:

• 2022-2023 £5,000 was raised to support the purchase or lease of a new minibus. £2518 was spent on new playground / sports equipment.

• 2021-2022 £1000 went towards the mosaic project at the front of the school, £500 paid for the school pantomime.

• 2017-18 £781 has been spent on new books for each class

• 2016-17 £6400 went towards 16 new IPADs

• 2015 - 2016 £2000 went towards our new Roundhouse

• 2014 - 2015, £2,000 was dontated to support the Landscape Project (in particular the development of playground zones)

• 2013 - 2014, £6,000 went towards a school minibus

• 2011 - 2012, FOSLSS donated money to go towards the new library and music room

• 2010 - FOSLSS helped with the cost of new stage lighting

• 2009 - Our spiritual/quiet garden with mosaics was the focus

• 2008 - We were able to purchase new musical instruments and new picnic tables

• 2007 - new PE equipment in the hall was purchased

Our current fundraising total is £10,000!

Thank you every one who supports us with words of encouragement and helps at events. Together, we are able to provide many extra wonderful opportunities for our children in school.

What are we fundraising for in future? A new minibus!

FOSLSS continue to pay for extras for children, for example, additional workshops, visiting authors, pantomimes, plays for children to enjoy! We are now also looking to replace our existing minibus, as it is coming to its end of life! We  will need approximately £50,000 for a brand new minibus or £10,000 a year to lease one. FOSLSS are currently raising money to support leasing or purchase of a new one. As a result of having a minibus, children in school are able to attend sporting events and other extra curricular activities.