THE FRIENDS OF ST MARY BOURNE SCHOOL
The Parent Teachers Association at St Mary Bourne School is known as the Friends of the School (FOTS). They are a very active group and undertake some fantastic fundraising events throughout the year. The parents involved show a huge commitment to the school and are always pleased to welcome new members and new ideas. They can be contacted through the school office.
RECENT ACTIVITIES
Curry Night - Friday 27th June at The Lodge, St Mary Bourne. This was a very successful evening with a fantastic amount raised of £1066. Thank you to everyone who came along to sample the lovely food on offer.
Family Fun Evening - Friday 11th July from 6pm. Once again the FOTS held this very popular event. The weather during the week leading up to this event had been terrible with lots of wind and rain. The FOTS had very bravely decided to go-ahead whatever the weather and during the afternoon of the 11th, battled against the elements to erect gazebos and tables. As if by magic the skies cleared and the sun shone on the many families who came along to support this - enjoying their picnics and all the activities organised. Thank you so much once again to all the members of the committee for their determination to make the evening a success. A very much appreicated £500 was also raised on the night.
REVIEW OF PAST ACTIVITIES
LADIES NIGHT - took place in the village hall in September 2007.There was good food and dancing to disco music and over £500 raised.
BOOK FAIR - Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th November from 3pm. This proved as popular as ever with lots of great books and small gifts available to purchase. We were given a commission amount of £378 which was spent on books from the fair. Thank you to everyone who supported this event.
CHRISTMAS FAYRE, November 2007 -Once again a hugely successful event which raised an amazing £2500. Again thank you to all those who provided tombola gifts, cakes and the much appreciated help for this event.
EASTER COFFEE MORNING, APRIL 2008 - We held an Easter coffee morning in the school hall. selling tea, cakes, goodies from our chocolate fountain and biscuits to decorate. Stalls included Thorntons, The Faraway Tree toys, Knitted and hand sewn toys, Usorurne books, Clare's handmade cards, Fickle Pickle vintage household goods, Accessories, Phoenix cards and a raffle. Thank you to everyone who came along and supported this event - we made over £300.
CAKE AND PLANT SALE, MAY 2008 - thank you to everyone who donated cakes and plants for the sale at the beginning of May. We also sold ice-cold drinks and pop corn which was very popular with the children.