Friends of Birchfield Schools (FOBS) is a Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA). Our purpose is to enhance, enrich and improve the learning experiences of all pupils by:
- Raising funds or other resources for school
- Holding events and other activities to build the school community
- Enhancing communication between families and school
FOBS is a registered charity and all committee members are volunteers. We meet as a committee around 4 times a year and we run fundraising events throughout the year aiming for at least one event each half-term
Chairperson: Kathryn Stephenson
Treasurer: Vicky Bruce
Secretary: Thelma Goddard
Committee members: Jenna Grayson, Michaela Harrison, Sam Hirst, Adam Jones, Amy Robinson, Rebecca Walker.
How to support your school
- “Like” / follow our social media (https://www.facebook.com/FOBSgildersome)
- Sign up to Amazon smile and Easy fundraising
- Support events:
- We ask parents for donations of items for raffles etc
- Buy the raffle tickets to win prizes!
- Buy the merchandise your child designs (Christmas cards etc)
- Attend events and join in the fun!
- Volunteer to help at events
- Join the committee!
Current fundraiser plans
Improving IT infrastructure - iPads
Improving Early Years equipment and resources
Recent events
Colour Run! This took place on Wednesday 18th September. Thanks to all who attended and supported the event.
Halloween Discos took place on Wednesday 23rd October. These were a hit raising over £600!
Upcoming events
Christmas Raffle. Launching on Friday 15th November. Lots of prizes to be won!
Non-uniform day: Friday 29th November. (Hamper donations)
Christmas Fayre: 3:30-5:00pm Friday 6th December.