The "Friends of Newbold Verdon Primary School" (FNVS) is an association of parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, guardians or carers of children and staff in the school and other persons wishing to offer appropriate support or help to the school.

Objectives

To advance the education of pupils in the School by;

• Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.
• Engaging in activities or providing facilities or Equipment which support the School and advance the education of the pupils.

We achieve these objectives mainly by raising money through various activities such as; sponsored events, discos for the children,  a summer fayre, raffles, providing tea & coffee at school productions and making toast for the pupils which is sold at the morning break.
The money we raise is then used to provide activities and equipment which support the school's educational objectives.
Our donations have made a major contribution to the development of the ITC suite, provided outdoor play and wet playtime equipment, library books, theatre productions in school amongst many other things.

2007-2008 : Another fantastic year for Fundraising

Last year £4,900 profit was raised by the Friends for the school. This year we again set ourselves a target of £3,000 and have managed to raise £4,475 which is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved; the FNVS committee, parents, staff and of course the pupils as well.

Over the last year we have donated £4,199.40 to the school including:

• £1,000  General curriculum fund
• £1,000  New Library
• £1,000  Internal Outside Play Area
• £  280  Bitesize Theatre
• £  719  Sports Kit
• £  200  FrenchCoach Day

These things all advance the education of the children and the school would not be able to afford them without our support and we hope that this year will be as successful.

FNVS Officers and committee

	Vacant	Chair
	Vacant	Secretary
	Tracey Malsbury	Treasurer
	Tracey Willett	Committee member
	Tina Willett	Committee member
	Caroline Page	Committee member
	Mairi Kirkland-Bell	Committee member
	Hilary Cooper	Committee member
	Kate De Fraja	Committee member
	Carol Stanton	Committee member

The main work of the committee is organizing and helping at fundraising events and activities. If you have any ideas for new ways to raise money or you would like to get involved with the committee or help at any of our events please contact anyone on the committee directly or via the office. We always welcome new people getting involved. To find out more about how you can help please contact the Headteacher.

Meetings

We have a meeting every term to which everyone is invited. Dates and agendas for the meetings are published in regular newsletters and on the FNVS notice board in the main reception area of the school near the office. Minutes of all meetings are also available on the notice board. The Annual General Meeting is held at the beginning of the Autumn Term. It includes a report on the previous year and the accounts. The committee and officers for the coming year are also elected at this meeting. A copy of the accounts for the previous year is available on the notice board.

Time for Toast? Can you spare one hour a week?

The wholemeal toast made by FNVS volunteers every day is very much enjoyed by the children and provides them with a healthy snack and helps concentration as well!
Last year it was also our biggest fundraising activity raising over £1,100.
A big 'thank you' goes to all the volunteers who make this possible it is a really worthwhile activity.
We always need new volunteers to make toast either on a regular or occasional basis.
If you can help please contact the school office with your details.

Diary Dates for 2008-2009

Autumn Term

• 17th October:   Non Uniform day.
• 12th   November: Meeting of FNVS, 2pm Community Centre.
• 5th   December: Xmas Disco
• 19th December: Christmas Raffle Draw and Carol Singing. 2.30pm.

Spring Term

• 14th January:     Meeting of FNVS, 2pm Community Centre
• January:          Bitesize Theatre Company Production in School
• 13th February:    Fun Day
• 4th March:       Meeting of FNVS, 2pm Community Centre
• March:             Easter social event. Date to be confirmed
• March/April:     Easter Competition
• April:               Easter production years 3&4

Summer Term: Final dates to be confirmed

• April:           Meeting of FNVS, 2pm Community Centre
• May:           Sponsored Skip. Date to be confirmed
• June:          Summer Disco
• June:          Summer Fayre & Benny Clinton Football Tournament 4-6pm
• July:            Meeting of FNVS, 2pm Community Centre
• July:            End of Year production Years 5&6

We thank everyone for their continuing support for the Friends of Newbold Verdon School.

It is the Children who benefit.

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