Friends of Riccall
WHO ARE THE FRIENDS OF RICCALL SCHOOL?
Quite simply….it’s YOU! Anyone with a child at Riccall Primary is also a friend of the school and can get involved in helping raise funds for new equipment and materials which will benefit all the children. To help provide some focus, a small group of volunteer parents have established the Friends of Riccall School, which is a charitable organisation, and they meet on a regular basis to help create and deliver a programme of fundraising events. We’d love to hear any ideas you may have for future activities and you can contact us either through the school website www.riccallprimary.co.uk or else via email fors@riccall.n-yorks.sch.uk at any time.
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Whether it’s helping out at events or enabling your child to take part in the activities, there are many ways you can help be a Friend of Riccall School.
You may be able to provide some sponsorship in kind, either by providing materials for events or assisting in the publicity of the school and its fundraising programme.
We always need printing to be done so if you work at a printing firm and can help keep our costs down that would be just as beneficial as donating money.
If you can help out drop us a line at fors@riccall.n-yorks.sch.uk
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Set out below are the key dates and activities for the coming year. Please put these in your diaries so that you know when they are happening and we’ll keep you up-to-date with progress in future newsletters.
Date Event
Wednesday
21st May 2008 Bags-2-School to be returned before 10am
5th July 2008 Family Fun Day incorporating Sports Day (at School)
14th July 2008 Summer Disco (Children only)
21st Sept 2008 Sponsored Bike Ride (Solar cycle track)
November 2008 Bags-2-School
15th Nov 2008 Blacksheep Photography (Family)
17th Dec 2008 Christmas Disco (Children only)
Friends of Riccall School EGM Meeting – Thursday 6th March
Held at Riccall CP School – 7.30pm.
1. Present
David Meli (Chair), Adrienne Emmerson (Treasurer), Sarah Craig (Secretary), Lindsey Ryan, Sharon Finney, Steve Hayes, Rupert Joce, Ian Johnson, Sara Lambert, Sam O’Brien, Helen Sibley, Dawn Smith.
2. Apologies
Ruth Dowswell, Gary King, Jane Mundon, Helen Drye
3. Minutes from last meeting
Minutes of last meeting were agreed and dates of events were agreed and confirmed.
- Matters Arising
None
5. Update on events
Bags 2 School – Adrienne confirmed dates of Bags 2 School as 21st May and 20 November at 10am. She found out that school would be paid £300 per tonne, or 30 pence per kilo. 250 bags have been ordered and will be sent out from the school via the children 3 weeks before collection date. It was discussed that the collection could be opened up to the whole village.
Sponsored Bounce – Sharon Finney contacted supplier and has got a price for both a small and large bouncy castle. The cost of a small one was £45 and £60 for a large castle. It was decided that the large one would be better as more children can bounce at one time.
Action – Sharon to order bouncy castle which will placed in the school hall in the morning with the event to be completed in time to set up the hall for lunch. 5 committee members volunteered to help with event.
School Discos – Sam said the school can provide the lights and music. Lindsey, Sarah and Jane to help out with drinks etc.
Black sheep Photography – Date arranged is Saturday 15 November. Details to go out in newsletter
Family Fun Day – Briefly discussed ideas for fun day, Sam suggested tying in some how with the Regen Centre Olypmics event that is happening this summer.
- Newsletter
David had drafted the first FoRS newsletter and circulated to all members. The content and format was discussed and agreed. The question was asked about how frequently newsletters should be circulated to parents. It was agreed that the current Newsletter would go out the week before the Easter holidays.
6. Fundraising Board
Dawn talked about the Hare & Hounds interest in getting involved with fundraising for the school again after the success of the Casino Night. They are holding a Virgin Vie party there on Tuesday 11 March and 10% of sales to go the school. Steve also volunteered to liaise with the landlord over future events.
Swimming Pool Cover – ideas were discussed about what type of cover required, Steve suggested that it would be great to re-build the pool to make it bigger and more accessible to the whole community. This is a change from the original concept of just having a cover, which was decided would be not be cost effective as it probably would not last for a long time.
It was decided that further investigation of the project was needed and Ian Johnson said he would look at types of cover and cost and also the cost of re-building the pool.
Lindsey was asked about the possibility of applying for funding through the Parish Council, she said it could be done but more research needs to be undertaken before the council should be approached.
Photograph Frames – Adrienne circulated information from the internet about suppliers of photo frames as an idea for fund raising. Children would display their art in the frame which is on display in school and parents are invited to buy the frame. It was suggested that this may be an idea for future fundraising.
- Any Other Business
Charities Committee – We are still waiting to hear from the Charities Committee to agree to the name change. Adrienne to keep everyone posted.
Sponsored Bike Ride – Rupert Joce offered to give the committee guidance about insurance required for the bike ride through his work.
Printing- Adrienne looked at the cost of printing from a previous supplier and found out the printing of 1000 raffle tickets cost £78, it was decided that this price was too high and need to research other suppliers or call on the help of community, Sharon Finney’s son may be able to help, alternatively Rupert suggested looking at the Regen Centre’s facilities and prices.
