Friends of Fairhall School is a committee made up of parents, caregivers and volunteers that are connected to Fairhall School through current students at the school, or through the wider Fairhall Community.
FOFS is an important link between the school, community and the Fairhall School Board.
What do we do?
FOFS has many major roles at the school:
– Fundraising for the school.
– Offer pastoral care to the Fairhall School students, families and community
– Support the school by running food stalls at school events such as show days and cross country days
– Create a group where families can meet each other and be engaged with the school days of their children.
What events are FoFS involved with?
In recent years FoFS has had many fundraising events that take place during the year, such as the following:
- Tramp the Ned – Proceeds from people paying to Tramp the Ned and profits from the food stall at the event go to the school.
- School Cross Country – We often provide ice blocks and give support to the school at their event.
- School BBQs – All profits from these food stalls go to the school.
As well as these events FoFS have also in the past been part of Airshows at Omaka Aerodrome, Garden Marlborough and many other events in the local area. We also provide support where it is needed to the Kids Duathlon team.
Back in 2019 a major fund-raising event was held with enormous success. As a result, the school received a new shed and interactive playground equipment for our junior adventure play area.
Who benefits?
The students and the school benefit from the money made through fundraising. The people involved in FoFS benefit from a being part of group that has a great camaraderie and a common goal of enhancing the well being of the school and the people in it. The whole Fairhall and school community benefit from the events by creating a welcoming environment for us all to be a part of and share in.
What can you do?
What would you like to see us do/achieve?
How would you like to be involved?
FoFS would like to involve as many people as we can to create a great community feel and friendly environment within the school, especially amongst the parents.
We understand that being on committees is not for everyone, but this is not the only way you can be involved. We are often baking and making meals to aid families during pastoral care and any help with this is much appreciated. We often need a hand to turn sausages on the BBQ, pass out drinks to children, or be a parking warden at a major event. It all adds up to funds for the school, a smile on someone’s face and a happier and friendlier school environment.
Other events and pastoral care for the community occur during the year which we endeavour to help out in any way we can.
Friends of Fairhall School aims to organise at least one major fundraising event during the school year. (Please note, the Duathlon is in addition to these fundraisers, as it is run by a committee outside the school).
In addition to main fundraising events each year, we will be having a Sausage Sizzle at school for the children, at lunchtime on the last Thursday of every term. We may from time to time run food stalls at the school cross country day in July/August, Show day in October and New Families Afternoon Teas.
We believe that organising around 1-3 major events will continue to enhance the community spirit by:
1/ creating an environment where parents and caregivers get to meet people from other areas of the school
2/ spread the fundraising workload, so that the same people aren’t being relied upon for all events
3/ encourage the community feel that Fairhall School is known for and we all enjoy
4/ ensure that the children continue to benefit from successful fundraising event
If you would like to be involved with Friends of Fairhall or lend a hand in one way or another we would love to hear from you. Please visit the school office for further information on who to contact.