FROGS
Welcome to Grewelthorpe Primary and FROGS!
We are delighted to welcome you to Grewelthorpe Primary School and introduce you to FROGS (Friends of Grewelthorpe School). All parents of children at the school are members of FROGS, which exists to support and advance the education of all pupils.
The FROGS charitable account is separate from school funds and helps provide life-enriching experiences for the children that may not otherwise be covered by the primary school budget. Many extracurricular opportunities have been part-funded by FROGS, including transport to and from activities such as swimming, sports events, theatre and music trips, school outings, and enrichment weeks.
FROGS have also funded new equipment and resources for the school, such as laptops, iPads, and a shed for weekly forest school sessions. Additionally, FROGS have been fundraising tirelessly over the past few years to raise money for both a new library and a new classroom to accommodate Class 4 within the main school building. This new space will also open the possibility of a separate library and quiet study/intervention area for all pupils and staff. We have already raised a substantial amount towards the build costs but still have some way to go. This remains one of our fundraising priorities.
How Can Parents Help?
Some members attend meetings regularly and contribute great fundraising ideas. Others help at events or bake cakes and biscuits to sell. Some assist by sourcing and applying for grants or identifying match funding. If you don’t have much time to spare, you can still support FROGS by donating raffle and tombola prizes or attending and supporting events. If every parent contributes in their own way, we can make a big difference. All help is gratefully received, and it is through this team effort that we have achieved amazing results toenhance every child’s school experience.
Where Can I Get More Information?
1. Facebook – Join our Facebook Page: Friends of Grewelthorpe School
News of all upcoming events and meetings is posted here, making it a useful way to stay up-to-date.
2. This Website – Visit the news update page on this website
3. Email – Announcements about meetings and events are also sent via email from the school office to all parents on the mailing list.
4. Chat with us in the playground!
Meet the FROGS Team
Rachel Howat (Chair), Sinead Bell (Secretary), and Kelly Musgrave (Treasurer) are all approachable and happy to discuss fundraising ideas or answer any questions related to FROGS. Feel free to speak to them when you see them in the school playground.
We hope your child(ren) settle well into this fantastic school. Being an active member of FROGS is a great way to get involved with your child’s school and make a difference.
Best wishes,
Rachel Howat, Sinead Bell & Kelly MusgraveTrustees of the FROGS Charitable Trust
FROGS News & Events
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