Firstly a big thank you to everyone who come along to the Kids Cafe on the last day before half term. Oak class parents provided a lovely range of cakes which sold brilliantly.
The game created by Alice and Gemma Millett seemed to go down well and William Brainch was the lucky winner of a jar of Smarties. Well done William and thank you to the Millets for creating the game.
FOPS have a meeting on:
Monday 6th November
3.30pm in the Village Hall
to plan for the rest of this term. Please come along, children welcome. …
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FOPs Update – 3 November
FOPs Update – 13th October 2017
Friends of Payhembury School
Our aim is to support the school by raising money for the ‘extras’ which otherwise would not be provided, and through this enhancing our children’s experiences.
What does FOPS spend our hard-earned money on?
Parents, carers, local residents and businesses are always very generous helping FOPS raise money for the school. In the last academic year (September 2016 – July 2017), we gave over £900 to the school. The majority of this was towards trips and events outside of the classrooms although we also bought end …
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FOPs Update – 6th October
Thank you so, so much for all of the contributions given for Rev Cate's high tea on Monday. It was an amazing spread and both Cate and the school were delighted with the afternoon. The children seemed pretty happy too; mine told me afterwards they had each had 5 sandwiches and 5 cakes but because they had eaten them alternately they thought it was OK.
What do you spend our hard-earned money on?
We've been asked this question a few times this term already. We're creating a summary of our recent purchases for the school which we'll include in …
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A Request from FOPs
Did you know that whenever you buy anything online - from your weekly shop to your annual holiday - you could be collecting free donations for Friends of Payhembury School?
There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury's – it doesn't cost you a penny extra!
It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...
1. Head to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friendsofpay/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want …
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All Change at FOPs
FOPs chair Kirsty Cann has stepped down. During her years in office she was instrumental in many school achievements - the play equipment for the wild area, the Willow shelter and making the May Fair a fantastic day.
Thank you Kirsty, everyone will miss you!
Kirsten Brauer and Georgina (George) Burton will be taking on the chair from September.
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May Day
An outstanding effort from the MET office brought the sunshine for May Day and the crowds came to celebrate. A beautifully poignant crowning on the green was followed by fantastic dancing from the children. No permanent injuries came from the welly wanging and all the dogs were very well behaved for Janet East in the dog show. Days of summer were welcomed in by the fabulous Otter Morris dancers, what a way to celebrate. Fun and laughter throughout made it a day to remember.
Thank you to all the FOPs committee who worked so hard to make it …
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FOPs News – April 2017
FOPs have decided to install the help of the internet to communicate and link parents and children together through a piece of software called class link. There are some details below to get you started, feel free to look it up and find out more. We aim to have everyone connected by the end of term, making everyone’s life much easier I’m sure.
Classlist is a simple to use, totally free and secure digital platform that helps parents connect with each other. The system has been created to allow parents to register, share and update only the …
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FOPs Annual General Meeting 2016
This year we have raised over £2000 with the help and support of all the parents. The committee’s job is an easy one because we have you, so thank you from us all.
We are losing Sue Holmes and Lisa Weeks from our committee this year, they have both been amazing supporters of FOPs and the school over many years. They have been gifted an apple tree to remember the school and all the special times they’ve had with us.
On Thursday 15th September at 3:45pm in school, we will have our AGM and elect a new committee. Come and have your say. There …
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Friends of Payhembury School
FOPS is made up of parents and carers connected with school and is organised through a committee of parents and carers. Through fundraising events FOPS raise money for school trips as well as projects such as the outdoor shelter, scooters, bike racks, welly racks and the new outdoor play area.
Social events for parents and carers and children are organised throughout the year. Some of the regular events include the Christmas Fair, May Day Fair, ice cream sales after school and wild area working days (with lots of yummy cake).
“We are …
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FOPS AGM
AN INVITATION TO THE
‘FRIENDS OF PAYHEMBURY SCHOOL’ AGM
Thursday 19th September 8:00 pm
The Six Bells, Payhembury
All welcome
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