FRIENDS OF ELSMETT SCHOOL ( FOES)

We have a combination of parents, school staff and members of our community working together for the benefit of school. 

Message from the Chair 

As the new Chair of FOES, I would personally like to thank both Tracy and Philippa for all
their hard work and enthusiasm over the last few years as the Chair of the former PTA and
most recently FOES.
Coming into the new academic year we also say “Goodbye” to two longstanding members,
Jane and Rebecca – Thank you to both of you for all your hard work over the many years.
FOES are continually working hard behind the scenes to come up with new and exciting
ways to fundraise -
Towards the end of last year, Felicity took on the role of running the Tuck Shop. I think you
will agree the children have thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful treat on a Friday afternoon.
The Tuck Shop will continue every Friday throughout the new year with the added extra of
Tea, Coffee and Cake – a little treat for us big ones while the children play!
We are pleased to announce, with the support of you all, Parents, Grandparents, Carers,
Teachers and the wider community last year we raised a fantastic £2514.26.
This can only be done with your support!
Over the summer we have already been in discussions about new ways to raise money for
the school, making it as easy and simple as possible for both parents and the school.
So far, we have set up a GoFundMe page, an easy way for donations to be made either by
families associated with the school or the wider community.
Our vision for the coming year, is to hold fun and memorable events for the children as well
as local villagers.
We will be sending out a ‘Dates for your Diary’ soon – so watch this space!
FOES is very much a team effort, we all work together, working behind the scenes,
suggesting new ideas as well as getting down to the nitty gritty of organising events.
Our new format for the new year is -
Chair – Alice
Vice Chair - Felicity
Treasurer – Felicity
Secretary – Jo
General Members – Debbie, Sophie, Katie and Nadia.
If you think you could be part of our wonderful team, please contact us. Any help you can
offer is hugely appreciated, however big or small.
Thank you,
Alice Guyott

All parents are welcome to attend FOES meetings and we are always happy to receive new members and idea’s for fundraising. 

Please join us.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you to The Rose and Crown Elmsett for donating £40 to the PTA from the ticket sales of the Halloween Disco held last month. Such a kind gesture and very much appreciated.

Shaun and Helen really the support the school wherever they can and are kindly running monthly Bingo nights where all money raised goes to the PTA. From October and November Bingo alone we have raised £290! This is fantastic and makes such a difference to our School.

Tracy Firman 

PTA Chair

New Trays

Huge thanks to the PTA who kindly bought new trays for our outside area after our old one split, even our resourcefulness of putting buckets underneath failed after the split grew too big with gushing waterfalls. Our thanks go to Mr Burdiss, who kindly spend his free time putting all the pieces together after we failed. The children have really enjoyed exploring what happens to dry sand when it becomes wet. 

Our New Elmsett Sports Kit

Our new bench for the children to rest and chat at playtimes

Wildlife Area funded by the PTA

New Gazebo for the children to learn and listen to stories in the Wildlife Area