Friends of Parker’s Primary
School (FOPPS)
April 2015 Newsletter
HOT NEWS!!! School Hall Whiteboard –
we have raised the majority of funds for this
and are now in the process of obtaining
quotes for the new equipment!!
Class Afternoon Tea/Cake and a
Cuppa. Afternoon sessions, with
parents/carer’s invited to enjoy a Cake and
a Cuppa between 3.00 and 3.30. For the
safety of the children, please enjoy your
drinks in the Quiet Room or marked area
outside Class 1 (and remember to collect
children from the school gate at the end of
their day!).
Please send your child in with 25p to buy a
cake and drink during the school day.
Thursday 16 April – Afternoon Tea with
Class 3.
Saturday 18 April - The Old Bell Curry
Night. The Old Bell are kindly hosting two
sittings, at 6.30pm and 8.30pm. Please see
separate sheet and book direct with the Bell.
Bag2School Collection – Wednesday 22
April.
Thursday 30 April – Friends Meeting at
6.00pm at the School. We will be
discussing the Saham Shield and looking to
approve quotes for the Hall White
Board. Also discussing other summer term
events. All Welcome.
Friday 1 May – Friends Non-Uniform
Day Instead of paying, please bring in
anything new suitable for raffle and Tombola
Prizes or sweets for the Sweetie Tombola
(eg, unwanted gifts, any wrapped sweets,
including loose Quality Street, etc).
Friday 8 May – Saham Shield - After
School
Parker’s turn to host the inter-school
Football and Netball Tournament. This is
one of our biggest fundraisers, where we
sell cakes, refreshments, BBQ and also
have a plant stall so if you are able to
donate cakes or have any spare plants
please take these to school on Friday
morning. If you are able to help during part
the afternoon (either before the end of the
school day to set up, or during the event),
please let me know or find me on the day!
Tuesday 9 June – Afternoon Tea/Cake
and a Cuppa with Class 2.
Thursday 9 July (alt Friday 10 July)
Sports Day Refreshments/Cream
Teas/BBQ
So far, this has earned over £200.00 for the
school. When browsing or shopping online
if you log into www.easyfundraising.org.uk
and select your store (eg, eBay, M&S,
Tesco, Sainsbury, Butlins, Haven, mobile
phones, Amazon, etc), you will be redirected to your regular website and earn
funds for the school. Easy!
Help Required!
If you are able to help with any of the
following, please let me know:
Friday 1 May – helping to sort through the
non-uniform donations from 8.45am for
about an hour.
Friday 8 May – Saham Shield. Set up
during afternoon and/or help after school.
Thursday 9 July – making scones, setting
up and/or serving refreshments/ BBQ at
Sports day.
Clare Rowling
Chairman, Friends of Parker’s Primary