We are fortunate to have a wonderful ‘Friends of Meadow Green’ PTA. Every parent/carer of every pupil and every member of staff is automatically a member. Everyone is welcome, from grandparents to older brothers and sisters, members of local associations and partnership schools. Our PTA is about much more than simply fundraising. FoMG exists to provide closer links between home and school, and it is an excellent way to bring parents, staff and other supporters together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal.

Aims of FoMG

1. To enhance the education and wellbeing of the pupils of Meadow Green by providing or supporting provision of facilities and resources through fundraising.
2. To promote positive close co-operation and communication between parents & school staff
3. To provide activities and events to support and enhance school provision.
4. To consider suggestions from staff, parents and children as to how funds should be spent and authorise consequent expenditure.
5. To provide a social framework for parents, staff and children

The Friends organise several fun and fund-raising events throughout the year. We hold our annual general meeting in September, at the start of the school year. At this meeting, a committee is elected to run the FoMG consisting of a chair, or co-chairs, treasurer and a secretary. The FoMG committee usually meet once a half-term but may meet more regularly for the organisation of specific events and activities.

Core Committee Members of FoMG are:

• Co Chairs – Hannah Burke and Liz Newlands
• Treasurer – John Tossell
• Secretary – Kari-Louise Crow

Ordinary Members:

• Jo Tossell
• Lisa Lester
• Gareth Thomas
• Rachel Armstrong
• Linzi Lambert
• Mary Neeld
• Chloe Rutter
• Al Booth
• Kerri Franks

Staff members:

• Mr Taylor (Headteacher)

We would like to have some representation from each cohort of parents on the FoMG committee, so that we can hear suggestions from the children and parents in each year group on the types of projects we support and allocate funds towards. All parents or grandparents are welcome, so please come along to a meeting or get in touch with the school office if you can offer your support. Alternatively, you can contact us on: friendsofmeadow2013@hotmail.co.uk

Fundraising

The support FoMG provide financially and in terms of their own time helping during whole school events is invaluable. Without them, we would have to continually ask our parents to subsidise additional enrichment activities for the children. Last Year , FoMG raised £12,076 and contributed almost £5,000 towards items for the school.

Projects

Large projects that FoMG has been responsible for funding and initiating, include:

• EYFS play area
• Tyre park
• Sound system
• Library
• Climbing wall.

We also help fund events such as workshops, trips and performances.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Please help FoMG to continue to raise funds that support and enhance the education, development and enjoyment of the pupils at Meadow Green Primary School.

Let your online shopping help raise funds for our school by clicking on our easy funding page below.

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