The Whittington Friends is a charity fundraising committee run by parents of children in the school and some of the staff. It helps provide all those little extras that enhance the children’s lives in school.
All parents automatically become members of the Friends’ when their child joins the school. The social and fund raising events organised by the energetic and successful Friends’ Committee continue to provide money for much needed facilities and resources for the children. Most activities are designed to be ‘family events’ but there are some that are aimed specifically at a solely parent audience.
What do we do?
Friends events take place throughout the year and have included:
Cake Sales
Discos
End of Term Raffles
Summer & Christmas Fayres
Craft Competitions
Parents Night Out Parties
Pyjama Parties
Through such events, we have raised thousands of pounds in the last few years. These funds have enabled the school to provide extra, valuable resources for the children to use. We also provide professional sports coaching throughout the year for each child.
How can you help?
The success of the Friends depends entirely on the support of all parents, staff and the community. We greatly appreciate any help. This can be anything from a little time spent helping out in the background, to coming along to the functions with friends and family or by joining the “Friends” committee.
Share your fund raising ideas with us, we are always open to new ideas and welcome any suggestions from an idea for a stall at the fayre to a suggestion for a whole event.
If you shop online why not help raise extra funds for us by using this completely free service.
Visit www.easyfundraising.org.uk and when you register select 'FRIENDS OF WHITTINGTON SCHOOL-OSWESTRY' as the organisation you wish to support.