Friends of Wick (PTA)
What do we do?
The principle aim of FOWS is to enhance every child’s experience of Wick Primary School by raising money to buy the extras that the school can’t afford. From subsidising school trips through to purchasing classroom equipment FOWS are here to help put a smile on the children’s faces.
As well as raising money, the events themselves are good fun, offer a great chance to socialise and help build community spirit for Wick and the surrounding areas.
Where does the money go?
Money raised by the Friends supports the ‘extras’ that the school would not normally be able to afford. Requests for expenditure are made at the FOWS meetings, and approved or declined after discussion. Suggestions come from staff, parents and (most importantly) the children themselves.
FOWS is a registered charity consisting of volunteers; it doesn’t make any profit and puts all the money it raises straight back into the school for the benefit of the children.
Charity Number: 1054748
Meet the committee
We also have an AGM once a year, normally in September or October, when we invite new members to join the FOWS committee and elect board positions.
To help keep us reasonably organised, we have a chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer. We also try to ensure to have at least one member of school staff on board, in addition to Mr Rob Cockle, who is president of FOWS.
If you'd like any further information or want to get involved please email friendsofwickschool@gmail.com or talk to one of the parents on the FOWS committee. We are:
Danielle Beazer, Mo Clark, Hayley Honeywell, Jo Hulin, Zannah Palmer, Sam Watts, Laura Wells and Becky Winterson.
How can I get involved?
If you have an interest in supporting the school, whether you are a parent, carer, teacher or member of the community, you are already regarded as a member of FOWS.
We welcome anyone to help out with any of our events throughout the year, from sourcing supplies for a tuck shop, to running a stall at a fayre, or helping serve hot drinks and mince pies at the Christmas nativity shows.
We also have an AGM once a year, normally in September or October, when we invite new members to join the FOWS committee and elect board positions.
Why not join our WhatsApp group?
We’re a friendly bunch and you won’t be committing yourself in any way by joining. You can simply be part of the group and see what it’s all about, offer suggestions on new fundraising ideas and volunteer to help with events where possible.
Please contact us on friendsofwickschool@gmail.com for more information and to be added to the group.
*NEW* We also have a new Instagram account! Please follow us @friendsofwickschool
Keep an eye on the school newsletters and our Instagram page for all upcoming FOWS events."