FOSLSS (PTA)

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 FOSLSS Core Committee Team

Rachel Goplen - Headteacher

Lizzie Bradley - FOSLSS Chairperson

Sarah James - Vice Chair

Charlotte Millard - Treasurer

Louise Poole - Secretary

Our Core Committee is responsible for leading and overseeing FOSLSS. All parents and staff are automatically members of FOSLSS.

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.

FOSLSS Letter September 2019

FOSLSS needs you.pdf

Our next meeting/ AGM is on Wednesday 9th October at 2.30pm at school.

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.stlukes@outlook.com Alternatively, come along and support our events throughout the year.

Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display - Thursday 24th October 2019

FOSLSS are busy planning our Annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display which will take place on Thursday 24th October. Gates will open at 5pm and fireworks will start at 6pm. Tickets are now on sale!

100 Club

The '100 Club' is an effortless way to fundraise for our children. Grandparents and other family members can join too. You pay £2.00 via direct debit every month into the '100 club' bank account and 50% of the money raised goes to FOSLSS and 50% goes into a prize pot. Each term, a draw takes place in assembly and the money in the prize pot is split between 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes.

Joining the '100 Club' is simple. Just ask at the school office for a form. We will then allocate you a numbered ticket and this is then entered into the termly draw.

April 2018 Winners

1st prize - W Bird (£40.00);

2nd prize – K Hallett (£16.00)

3rd prize – T Owen (£16.00).

Stamptastic Fundraiser

FOSLSS have teamed up with a company called 'Stamptastic'. They provide an innovative solution to helping you label items quickly and easily. The transparent block helps with easy positioning and the stamps are usable on fabric, metal, wood and some plastics. The company says the ink will last 'wash after wash'.

In return for promoting this product, the school will get 30% of any order placed. Simply use our unique code when ordering - SO416AE. This code is not restricted to parents/carers of St. Luke's children, please share this with your friends and family so that they can help fundraise too! To access the website, please click on this link: https://www.stamptastic.co.uk/.

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time....

Our Woodland Fair raised £1039.28

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 2

Our Christmas Hampers raised £842.03

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 3

Our Christmas Fair 2017 raised £445.09

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 4

Our Scholastic Book Fair raised £690

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 5

Refreshments sold at the Nativities made £71.

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 6

Fireworks in 2017 raised £1,026.99, in 2018 £451

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 7

Our Summer raffle raised in excess of £800

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 8

We have organised uniform sales raising £250

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 9

We organised a coffee morning for new parents

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 10

Our Spring Raffle raised £139

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 11

Father's Day Gift Wrapping raised £151

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 12

Our Barn Dance raised £282

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 13

We organised a Quiz and Curry Night raising £547

In the last year, we have organised fantastic community events for parents, families and children and raised funds at the same time.... 14

Mother's Day Gift Wrapping raised £193

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following....

Crackers and decorations for children at Christmas

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 2

We help Santa wrap presents for KS1 children

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 3

£500 for the annual pantomime for children

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 4

£6,000 towards the purchase of our school minibus

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 5

£2,000 went towards our new roundhouse

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 6

£400 for forest dancing workshops for all children

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 7

£350 for a visiting storyteller for all children

As a result, FOSLSS have been able to fund the following.... 8

£6400 has gone towards new iPads

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

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 £4000!

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?

We are also aiming to fundraise to buy a new or replacement minibus when our existing minibus comes to its end of life! We currently have a balance of £4000 but will need approximately £15,000 for another minibus. As a result of having a minibus, children in school are able to attend sporting events and other extra curricular activities.