Friends of SFIS

Friends of SFIS was set up as a charity to fundraise for South Farnborough Infant School. The Friends are made up of the school’s parents, guardians, families and staff who work as a Committee to raise money through events and other fundraising activities.

In recent years the money raised went towards a wide range of new books for the library, a new phonics scheme for the whole school, new Interactive White Boards for Key Stage One and Early Years learning resources and play furniture.  We also continued to subsidise school trips across all year groups when necessary.
 

We usually run a number of popular events throughout the year such as Elf Day, Movie Nights and the Summer Fair, to name but a few, as well as regular cake sales. We aim to make these events interesting and inclusive for all the children. We also hold regular book sales and host Quiz Nights when possible, for our wider school community.

We aim to meet regularly and are always looking for volunteers with fresh ideas and enthusiasm. Regular meetings are held locally or via Zoom. If you would like to be involved with the committee, please contact us on:

friendsofsfis@outlook.com

If you don't wish to be on the committee but would like to help out at any of the events, please do still get in touch.

Any questions, suggestions or feedback please contact a member of the Friends committee

Friends of SFIS - Committee 2024 - 2025

 Nicola Giles - Chair

Samantha Saunders - Vice Chair

Charlotte Gilliland - Vice Chair

Lyndsey Whittell - Secretary

Kerry Stockton - Treasurer

Kate Lizio - Social Media Co-ordinator

Class Reps

A few years ago Class Reps were introduced to help improve communication between parents and the school. Please see below for details of your Class Rep who will help pass on information about school activities, fundraising and other organised events.

Who are the Class Reps?

2024 - 2025

Year R

Ducklings: Kati McAvoy Clancy and Kate Lizio

Pufflings: Rhian Jones and Hannah Marie Bird

Cygnets: Sarah Jean Harris and Gemma Fuller

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Skylarks: Kaley Pretorius and Claire Hall

Robins: Shelley Marie Gilhespy, Kate Myles and Kimberley North

Swifts: Ellen Louise Presgrave, Gemma Nicola Louise  and Lydia Kerber

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Barn Owls: Chelsea Fraser, Katie Fletcher and Charlotte Gilliland

Sparrowhawks: Beth Burgoine

Kestrels: Gemma Woolford and Amanda Sapsford

FRIENDS Events 2024 - 2025 with volunteer sign up links

• 10th October 2024 ALL MY OWN WORK DEADLINE

• 18th October 2024 YEAR 2 CAKE SALE

• 24th October 2024 SPOOKY DISCO             https://volunteersignup.org/74AC

• 23rd November 2024 CHRISTMAS FAIR       https://volunteersignup.org/7J989

• 29th November 2024 CHRISTMAS CRAFTERNOON https://volunteersignup.org/TQELR

• 13th December 2024 ELF DAY                       https://volunteersignup.org/PW44Q

   

• 18th December 2024 VISIT FROM SANTA

• 31st January 2025 QUIZ NIGHT

• 7th February 2025 VALENTINES DISCO                        https://volunteersignup.org/4J9CC

• 14th February 2025 VALENTINES CRAFTERNOON http://volunteersignup.org/AW9WB

• 14th February 2025 TUCK SHOP

• 6th March 2025 SECOND HAND BOOK SALE

• 14th March 2025 EASTER CRAFTERNOON https://volunteersignup.org/EX8RD

• 7th March 2025 KRISPY KREME SALE

• 28th March 2025 BINGO NIGHT

• 4th April 2025 YEAR 1 CAKE SALE

• 5th April - 21st April 2025 Easter Trail

• 23rd May 2025 YEAR R CAKE SALE

• 3rd June 2025 LEGOLAND

• 12th July 2025 COLOUR RUN             https://volunteersignup.org/A4QPQ

• 18th July 2025 TUCK SHOP

• 21st June 2025 SUMMER FAIR                        https://volunteersignup.org/AQCD4

• 9th May 2025 QUIZ NIGHT

• 16th May 2025 SPORTS DAY

• Freezer Fridays will run throughout the summer (weather dependent)

Funds raised over the past few years:

2021/22: This year we aim to raise enough funds to buy the following items for school as well as subsidise school trips:

• Lego Therapy Kits
• Bikes and helmets for Early Years
• Bird table for the Wellbeing Garden
• 4 pond dipping kits
• Chiminea
• Phonics books

2022/23: £8778.37

• Little Wandle Phonics books
• Insurance for Obi, our Learning Support Dog
• Coach travel to and from school trips

Notices:

We would love to thank BannerBuzz who have kindly offered to donate a new school banner- an excellent personalised sign company. 

https://www.bannerbuzz.co.uk/