FRIENDS OF WHITE COURT SCHOOL
WHO WE ARE
The Friends of White Court School (FoWCS) is a registered charity run by volunteers to raise much-needed funds for our school. We help organise and deliver a number of events and initiatives throughout the year with lots of support from other parents, family members and school staff.
We will always happily welcome support from new and old volunteers! If you would like to find out more about FoWCS, please take a look at our newsletter or you can keep up to date via the Facebook page.
The new elected committee for 2023-24 are:
Kelly Ambrose - Chair
Danielle Matheou - Vice Chair - Community Relations
Charly Scudder - Vice Chair - Staff Liaison
Niki Cook – Secretary/Social Media Manager
Stephanie Cunnane - Treasurer
Jennie Hewitt
Chloe Padgett
Kitty Henderson
Michelle Fairchild
Emily Turnham
Tracey Pretty
SOCIAL MEDIA
If you would like to find out more about FoWCS, please take a look at our newsletter or you can keep up to date via the Facebook page.
Our social media pages are:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FundraiserFoWCS/
Instagram: friendsofwhitecourtschool
Twitter: FOWCS1
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
We are always in need of extra help, so if you’d like to help in any way please get in touch with the team by email or via our Facebook.
AN HOUR OF YOUR TIME MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE!
Whether it is helping at an event, delivering leaflets, or baking cakes, every hour you can spare is very much appreciated.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
You can also get involved not just by volunteering but by taking part in:
- The easy fundraising initiative, simply register with them (www.easyfundraising.org.uk) and select our school as your preference and next time you shop online with a huge range of retailers White Court School will receive cash back. Raise funds for White Court School by shopping through www.easyfundraising.org.uk
- Stilkins - Stikins ® name labels are made of an advanced material; all you have to do is stick them onto the wash-care label of clothes. They are a one-size, multipurpose label, which can also be used on school items such as shoes, plastic boxes, water bottles, pencil cases etc. Each order placed quoting the school reference number (2537) will provide the school with 30% commission. If you use this link to order your labels online, the number is filled in automatically for you! www.stikins.co.uk
UPCOMING EVENTS
HALLOWEEN HUNT and SALE - Friday 20th October 2023
CHRISTMAS FAIR - Friday 1st December 2023
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING - Tuesday 5th December 2023
BACK TO SCHOOL DISCO - Thursday 18th January 2024
MOTHERS DAY SECRET SHOPPER - Tuesday 5th March 2024
QUIZ - Saturday 7th March 2024
EASTER HUNT - Thursday 28th March 2024
INFLATABLES AFTERNOON - Friday 24th May 2024
FATHERS DAY SECRET SHOPPER - Thursday 6th June 2024
SUMMER FETE - Saturday 6th July 2024
Please take a look at our FB page for more details.
HOW ELSE CAN YOU HELP
SCHOOL LOTTERY
One of our school players will win a cash prize every week, maybe even the national £25k jackpot!
Tickets cost just £1 per week and the proceeds are donated to White Court School. Every Saturday at 8pm the numbers are drawn and posted online. The easiest way to join our lottery is online at www.YourSchoolLottery.co.uk
Supporters must be 16 years of age or older.
CONTACT US
If you want to get involved or have any questions, queries or suggestions please contact us:
General enquiries – FoWCS@outlook.com
Kelly Ambrose (Chair) – kelly.ambrose-FoWCS@outlook.com
Charly Scudder (Vice-Chair) – charly.scudder-FoWCS@outlook.com
Danielle Matheou (Vice-Chair) – Danielle.matheou-fowcs@outlook.com
Niki Cook (Secretary/Social Media Manager) – niki.cook-fowcs@outlook.com
Stephanie Cunnane (Treasurer) - stephanie.cunnane-fowcs@outlook.com
Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FundraiserFoWCS
REGULAR MEETINGS
Please check our Facebook page for details of the next meeting. Come along and say hi!
AGM 2023-2024
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held 26th September 2023, where the new 2023-2024 committee was elected and we discussed the previous year’s successes and planned the following year. The 2024 AGM date will be announced in July.
Please find the following documents below:
- AGM Minutes
- Chair report
- Treasurer report