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FRIENDS OF LABURNUM SCHOOL

Who are the FLS and what do we do?

We are parents, carers and supporters of children at the school.  We work together, voluntarily, to raise money and provide events and activities for the children. We work closely with the teachers and governors to make sure that every penny we raise is used to enhance the learning experiences of all the children.  We meet regularly with Mr Bardell to share ideas for fundraising and identify what aspects of school life would benefit from some extra support.

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Friends of Laburnum School

Welcome to the Friends of Laburnum Primary School or the FLS. We are a group of parents and teachers who volunteer our time to raise additional funds for the school. We do this by planning and preparing fun events throughout the year for children and their families to attend.

As a parent of a child at the school, you are automatically a member of our constitution.  Your help, knowledge and support are always needed and valued, meetings happen throughout the year, so please keep an eye out for dates and feel free to come along. We will be ready to welcome you with a smile, a cuppa, and a time to chat about this year’s events and share ideas

Our committee team is currently represented by the chairperson, treasurer, and a secretary, core members, general members, and staff representatives.  

FLS Committee Members

Louise Alexander
Chair

Vice Chair
Patricija Saunders

Treasurer

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Mrs Johnston
Teacher Representative
Maria Bailey
Secretary
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Mrs Bellingham
Teacher Representative
Mrs Dawes
Teacher Representative
Mrs Johnston
Staff Representative

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Ways in which everyone can be involved in helping with Friends of Laburnum School.

  • You can join the committee

  • Volunteer time at events

  • Come along to the events and support us while having fun.

  • Join our school lottery with a guaranteed winner each week.

  • Use Amazon Smile and find our school, each time you buy we receive a small donation towards funding.

  • Do you have any useful skills like face painting, cooking or DIY that you can tell us about?

  • Can your company provide a raffle prize or sponsor an event?

  • Sign up to toucan box, receive your first box free, and just pay P&P. The school will receive £5 for each new person signing up. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.  https://toucanbox.com/taster?code=SCH45SE&school=labursg19a761

  • Use STIKINS name labels for uniform and lunch boxes. Order from www.stikins.co.uk and use our unique number: 11422 when you buy, and we get a small amount of commission.

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It’s not just about making money

 

We want all of our children to attend a school that is fun and enjoyable and creates those memories and experiences academically and socially. The FLS want to keep that alive and provide that “winter wonderland” experience where they met Santa in his grotto... or that summer fate where they dunked their teacher with soaking wet sponges.

Where they had a great time watching a movie with all their friends, or that amazing disco where they dressed up and played games.  We want our children to know that their parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles and carers supported their school, not just financially, but with their time and making memories.

How does the money get spent that we raise?

All the money raised by the FLS goes back into the school. This is a small list of things the money has contributed towards over the last couple of years.

  • Support towards the new library build and the purchase of books.

  • Reducing the costs of school trips for each child and the transport.

  • Musical instruments

How do we raise the money?

  • Christmas Fayre

  • Summer Fetes

  • Raffles

  • Film nights and outdoor cinema evenings

  • Disco’s

  • Mother’s Day and Father’s Day teas and breakfasts

  • Cake Sales

  • Easter events

  • Refreshments at school productions and sports days

  • Curry and Quiz nights

  • Craft event evenings

  • New this year 2021 we are adding a pizza making and wine night.

  • These are just some of the things we do to raise money, if you have your own ideas, please let us know. We are always looking for new ideas. Feedback is also valued.

  • You can always contact the FLS through: fls@laburnumprimary.co.uk and let us know what you’re thinking or any questions you may have

Thankyou

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We could not make anything we do possible without you, so thankyou for supporting laburnum and its students. Remember all the money that you help us raise goes back to school, helping your children get the most out of their education, and the time spent here.

If you are interested in joining the FLS, please contact our Chair: Tony Guy, at fls@laburnumprimary.co.uk or you can search for Friends of Laburnum School on Facebook.
You can join our Facebook page, which is operated separately from the school staff and has been set up by members of the FLS.

If you can give a little of your time please speak to one of us or let the school office know and they will pass the message on.

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