Friends of Winterfold

Who are Friends of Winterfold (FOW)?
Friends of Winterfold is a fundraising committee run by the parents of children at the School and staff representatives.

What do Friends of Winterfold do?
We help to provide all those little extras that enhance the children’s lives in school, provide money for additional facilities and resource. Also, we arrange lots of events for the families and parents to get together in a more social environment.

Highlights include:

  • Launch of Radio Winterfold – Proceeds from the Ball and additional fundraising activities contributed to the creation of Winterfold’s very own radio station, which was the brainchild of Head of Music Mr Price and budding radio DJ, musician and Head of Maths, Mr Loughton. The new radio room which will be a valuable asset to the children was opened by Ed James from Heart FM
  • Summer Ball – the jewel in the FOW crown. A feat of organisation but a fantastic event, with live music and great food by Holroyd Howe
  • Macmillan Coffee Morning – Every slice of cake and cup of coffee helps Macmillan make a huge difference to people facing cancer.
  • Bonfire Party with an amazing firework display that was enjoyed by everyone
  • Assisted with the funding of Roald Dahl week where the children participated in various activities
  • Organised a Pre-Prep Disco
  • Held the annual Christmas Market with food, games and stalls, music, a cafe – and Santa!
  • Portrait bags of the children
  • We have purchased outdoor table tennis tables for the older children to use during break times
  • Eco-garden – contributed to an external team to help clear the garden and teach the children at the same time. The next stage will be planting and maintaining
  • Re-surfacing the Pre-Prep adventure playground
  • Paid for specialised speaker to hold a workshop with the children and parents about internet safety
  • A Night at the Races – A fun evening for the parents was held at the school. 50% of the funds raised went to winners and 50% to FOW
  • Forest School Initiative – Our fundraising initiative in 2020 was focussed around the Forest School project and we have also funded new outdoor suits for all year groups

 

We need your help!
The success of these events and fundraising depends entirely on the support of the parents and staff. We need a cross-section of Mums, Dads and guardians from the Nursery upwards.

 

Come and find out more:
Attend a FOW meeting which takes place each term – it is great for new parents to meet other parents and we also welcome those who have been with Winterfold for many years. All welcome!

Have you got any skills or connections that could help with any events?

If you have any ideas or suggestions or just want to find out more – please click here to email us.

Keep coming back to this page for the latest updates and photos of the events that FOW organise – or if you don’t get a chance, then look out for information in your child’s book bag, the notice board and the occasional text message.

FOW Email: FOW@winterfoldhouse.co.uk  

FOW Committee:

Ross Mitchell – Co-Chair

Beverley Needham – Co-Chair

Gemma Hughes – Vice-Chair

Rebecca Northall – Treasurer

Catherine Hale – Secretary

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