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WELCOME TO THE FRIENDS OF GROVELANDS (FROG) WEB PAGE!
Registered Charity Number: 298520

We would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves. We are the schools PTA (Parents and Teachers Association) - a charity, fund raising organisation. Here at Grovelands we call ourselves the FrOG Committee (Friends of Grovelands). We are a group of Mums, Dads and Grandparents who, through various fun events, aim to raise money to provide ‘extras’ for the school that enhance our childrens' school experiences.

COMING EVENTS

07/12/07 - Friends of Grovelands tombola at the Quintins shopping centre

04/12/07 – 10/12/07 – Book week at Grovelands
17/01/08 – Upper school quiz evening 5.30pm – 7.30pm

12/02/08 - Adult quiz evening

14/03/08 – Easter Fayre
12/07/08 – Summer fete 12 midday -4pm

CAN YOU HELP?
Tombola prizes – we always need unwanted gifts and prizes. If you have anything you could donate for the coming tombola please leave items at School office by 29/11/07. Thank you.
Summer Fete – Any new ideas for stalls are always welcome. We are also looking for raffle prizes or sponsorship for the event. Please ask friends, colleagues etc. if they would like to sponsor a stall and advertise their business at the same time.

How the money is spent.
In the past FrOG have helped raise money for several different projects which range from buildings, such as the Computer room, to purchase of playground equipment and games for ‘wet play’. All of the money raised benefits the children in one way or another. If you would like to see how much each event raises then this is the place to look as results will be posted here after each event.

Bonfire Disco held on the 2nd of November raised in the region of £600. Thank you to all who came and all the helpers that made this another successful event.

THE COMMITTEE
 We currently have a strong committee who enjoy organising events but are always looking for new members to bring fresh ideas and offer a helping hand when they can. How involved you get is up to you. We have meetings every couple of months (these are informal and several members bring their children along). Some members are unable to attend any meetings, but are happy to make things at home, or help out at discos, or man a stall at the fete. If you would like more information leave your contact details for Karen Barr (FrOG Chair) at the school office.

Next meeting Tuesday 8th January 7.30pm in the school staff room.