Friends of Whitelands

What is Friends of Whitelands?

As a parent or carer of children at Whitelands Park School you are now welcome as a member of Friends of Whitelands!

Friends of Whitelands is Whitelands School’s parent and teachers association which throughout the year organises various social, formal and informal events.  Our events are fun, entertaining, family friendly and raise money for the school!

Our main events each year include:

• The annual Summer Fete
• Children’s Discos
• Parents Quiz Nights
• Christmas Fairs
• Seasonal/Themed Crafts

How do we do it?

The Friends of Whitelands Committee meets on the first Tuesday of every month, during term time at Whitelands Park School.

The meetings are essential for us to get together and discuss current and forthcoming events. We discuss events, monitor how much money has been raised, and liaise with the school as to how that money is to be spent.

Once a year, in the Autumn Term, we hold our annual general meeting.  We encourage new parents who are interested to come along when as will elect and nominate new members.

Where does the money go?

All money raised by Friends of Whitelands goes to the school and as a result of recent fund raising efforts has paid for wonderful opportunities and equipment for the children to enjoy. Last year we spent the money that was raised, on the a fantastic, brand-new kitchen area. Next year, with the money we have just donated to the school, we plan to create a 'Green Area' in the courtyard. The money raised plays a significant role in the education of our children as it enriches and encourages them in their learning experiences.

How can you help?

Our thanks go to everyone who has contributed to our events in the past - we know how precious your time is and we thank all those families who have come and supported our fund raising events – without your generous support the school’s extra needs wouldn’t be achieved.

There are many ways in which parents and teachers can get involved. Some ideas of involvement include:

• Attending the monthly meetings (occasionally or regularly)
• Putting forward new ideas to the committee
• Participating in organising an event
• Helping at an event
• Donating uniform to sell at the second hand stall
• Becoming a class representative (At least one parent per class)

Our Committee

Lisa Kew – Chair

Samantha Goddard - Secretary
Lorna Reynolds – Treasurer

Caroline Hall - Staff

Nathalie Bradford - Staff

Judy William - Staff

Sam Fletcher - Staff

Kate Fuke - Parent

Tom Fuke - Parent

Su Udry - Parent

Lianne Goggin - Parent

Marta Dulik- Parent

Jayne Fulker - Parent
Julie Lloyd - Parent
Alison Palmer - Parent
Cassie Clark- Parent
Olivia Rugman - Parent
Jay Pyke - Parent

Huong Bray - Parent

Emma Valentine-Selsey - Parent

Jane Whiteman - Parent

We are actively looking for new members to join us!  We meet once a month to plan and prepare for upcoming events, to share ideas and to meet other parents, however, if you are unable to attend the meetings but would like to offer your help at our events, we would like to hear from you too! 

Please contact us:

Tel:      01635 862517
Email:  FOW@whitelandsparkprimary.co.uk

We help to also coordinate the sale of second-hand uniform, please contact us if you would like more information.