FRIENDS OF THORPE SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
HELP US HELP OUR SCHOOL
We are a  school-based fundraising organisation with a mission to make the school a better place for children to learn.
THE COMMITTEE
Every Parent / Carer of a Thorpe student is member of FOTSA, your input is invaluable-
Bethany Smith
Vice Chair
Kayleigh & Daniel Drawwater
Co Chair
Donna Price
Vice Chair
Jamie Wood
Treasurer
Alex Weller-Davies
Marine Mant
Comms & Social Media
Allie Keen
Secretary
FOTSA Â MONEY
HOW ARE FUNDS ALLOCATED
2023/24 WISHLIST
Mrs Southgate's wishlist for school:
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15 New Laptops £5K
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New gym equipment £3k
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Beebots - programmable floor robots to allow the children to learn how to programme
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Classroom Budget – Mrs Southgate expressed how grateful the teachers were for this last year. As classrooms now can’t share equipment they would be really grateful for another donation of any value.
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Subscription to Sing Up membership - for choir, singing assemblies and all classes to use.
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FUTURE PROJECTS
Outside play equipment which had been discussed last year. Due to the current cleaning regimes, it isn’t practical to be used right now. Mrs Southgate said it is possibly worth having a pot for the future.
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FOREST SCHOOL - right now with everything going on, it isn't a priority, but would still love for the school to have one. Lots of staff are waiting to be trained up to teach, but have a lot on their plates due to the current global situation.
PAST BUDGETS
The money raised by FOTSA contributes to a wide range of resources for our school.
Past funds have gone towards some amazing resources, such as laptops and tablets and new books across all year groups (we know how invaluable reading is to children’s education!!). We have also purchased a new cover and pump for our school swimming pool which we are very lucky to have. Plus blinds, rugs and an individual class budget for teachers to spend for their individual student’s needs.
We couldn’t do it without our parents and community donating so generously throughout the year! Thank you!
