Friends Of Grosvenor School Introduction 2

WHO ARE THE FrOGS?

All parents automatically become members of FrOGS when they send their children to Grosvenor School. We are not a PTA.

There is no cost involved. Everyone is invited to all the events run by FrOGS and everyone is encouraged to get involved.

WHAT DO WE DO?

We organise events for the enjoyment of the parents and/or children. As a result we often raise money which is used for the children’s benefit. We provide “extras” that they might not otherwise have or support school projects. We also help promote the school through our activities.

COMMUNICATION

Forthcoming dates for events, along with updates and requests for help are sent out in the School Newsletter. There is also a notice board at the front door of the main building. Meeting dates and FrOGS event dates will be posted on the Diary of Events page on the website. Each form has a form representative who can act as a valuable communication link. Please feel free to ask for information or tell them what suggestions you may have.

Alternatively, we have a suggestion box under the FrOGS notice board. Please complete the forms by the box in the porch which has the following information requests:

I AM HAPPY TO HELP / I CAN DO: NAME – EMAIL – CONTACT - SUBJECT – MESSAGE

We will be most grateful for donations of Raffle Prizes, your free time – however limited – or contacts and skills we can utilize.

Alternatively, please email frogs@grosvenorschool.co.uk

HOW DO WE SPEND THE MONEY WE RAISE?

We are happy to receive any suggestions from parent’s and children as to where the money should be spent. The teachers always have ideas too. The “extras” help to keep school exciting and cheerful. To quote the Inspectors, our “Happy Place”

Officers 2009 – 2010

Chair	Michael Nowicki
Vice-Chair	Niamh McCann
Secretary	Sally Major
Treasurer	Terry Walker
Auditors	Paul Jackson (Staff)
	Simon Stephens

Class Representatives

Reception	Victoria Trafford
Year 1	Caroline Nowicki
Year 2	Yvonne Gibbins
Year 3	Annie Meakin
Year 4	Anne Stephens
Year 5	Sabine Stanton
Year 6	Anita McKean
Year 7	Sally Major
Year 8	Sue Walker (Staff)

Elected Committee Members

Sandra Chmurovicova	Emma Yr 4
Angela Flesher	Staff
Yvonne Gibbins	Brodie Yr 2
Sally Major	George Yr 7, Emily Yr 5
Niamh McCann	Tom Yr 4, Molly Yr 5, Jack Yr 8
Anita McKean	Darcey Yr 3, Greta Yr 6
Annie Meakin	Lily Yr 3
Michael Nowicki	Imogen Rec, William Yr 5
Charles Oldershaw	Headmaster
Sheryl Rafter	Darcy Yr 5
Patricia Sidebottom	Elizabeth Yr 5, Edward Yr 8
Anne Stephens	William Yr 4
Sharon Stephens	Sophie Yr 3, Thomas Yr 7
Victoria Trafford	Oliver Rec
Terry Walker	Isabella Yr 8
Sabine Stanton	Eleanor Yr 2, Josephine Yr 5

Friends Of Grosvenor School Logo designed 2009 by Elizabeth Sidebottom Year 5

Parents Association Events

MISSING RAFFLE PRIZE

Tuesday 13th July

We are trying to locate the yellow garden hamper which was accidentally picked up by somebody at the garden party. If you collected it by mistake, could you please return it to the office as it belongs to Mrs Chapman. We shall then replace it with your own prize.

Thank you.

AGM

Monday 28th June

Every year we will be holding our AGM in June to report on the previous year's work and elect the new committee members. This is a meeting for all members of FrOGS not just elected committee members ie. every parent with a child at Grosvenor. It is our chance to tell you about our achievements and the difference the FrOGS have made. We need the support of parents so that decisions taken at the AGM are valid and in line with our constitution. Please register your interest in attending by emailing carolinenowicki@gmail.com or leaving a note to that effect with the office.

The AGM will be held at 7.00pm in the school hall.

Please pick up a nomination form from the FrOGS table if you wish to join the committee.

GARDEN PARTY RAFFLE PRIZES

Saturday 26th June

WINNERS LIST

Uncollected prizes may be collected from the office

Mr and Mrs Regan - Case of Champagne

Alex Brown - Case of Luxury Wine

Annie Meakin - Case of Beer

Mr Adloo - St Tropez gift set

Miss Ward - St Tropez gift set

Mrs Monk - St Tropez gift set

Mrs Stanton - Men's hamper

Z. Snapper - Ladies Hamper

Mrs Pavis - Luxury Hamper

Mrs Brewill - Boys Prize

Anne Stephens - Girls Prize

L. Chapman - Gardening Hamper

Emily Cheetham - Car Care kit

Neil Bellamy - Ladies gift bag

Roache - Ladies gift bag

Cailen Ghadiali - Cushions

Sally Major - Cushions

Granibobs - Cushions

Mrs Berg - Cushions

Mrs Pip Gorin - Leather Handbag

Mrs Helen Church - Photography Prize

Mrs Monk - Vie at Home Jewellery

Katie Woodhouse - Children's Books prize

Mrs Latham - Odeon Cinema

Michelle - Bath bomb

B. Gibbins - M & S Voucher

Name the Teddy was won by Lilly Meakin with the name Steady Eddie

A big thank you to everyone who donated prizes. We greatly appreciated your generosity and hope all the winners enjoy their prizes.

WORLD CUP NIGHT - ENGLAND V ALGERIA

Friday 18th June

Football was terrible, lets be honest! However we consoled ourselves with a great curry, good company and a few beers. The kids entertained themselves with a hotdog, facepainting, and a more talented bit of ball play on the court than was to be seen on the TV. Most of the children watched in The Bungalow, so they could also relax and watch the game with their friends.

Thank you to the teachers, FrOGS, especially those in the kitchen who made it all happen, Lalon and of course all the parents who came along to support the event.

NCPTA NEWSLETTER

Monday 14th June

The FrOGS are now members of the NCPTA an organisation which supports PTA's and similar groups. This months news report is now available and parents are welcome to read it for themselves. Ask your form representative for the membership number and you can log onto their website at www.ncpta.org.uk

FrOGS Purchase TV and DVD Player

Tuesday 25th May

Well done to Hugh Gilmore who recently suggested FrOGS acquire a DVD player for the Staying Late Club. We have also purchased a 32" HD Ready Freeview Sharp TV to go with it!

Please donate any suitable DVD's which you have surplus to your requirements to the Staying Late Club.

GROSVENOR SCHOOL PLAY

Thursday 6th May

Well done to everyone for a wonderful performance in YE HA.

Thank you also to the ladies who kept the drinks flowing freely during the interval.

QUIZ NIGHT 2010

Friday 19th March

A big thank you to the teachers for organising the quiz night and their families who helped, together with the FrOGS who lent a hand with the food and bar.

This event once again sold out and we all had a really good time.

Congratulations of course must be given to the winning team.

Junior School Christmas Party 2009

Friday 11th December

Thank you to the FrOGS for a lovely Christmas party. The magician wowed the children before they came to eat their Christmas fare. Santa then made a quick visit to bring gifts for each class and sweeties for the boys and girls. Happy Christmas everybody.

SK8 AT GROSVENOR 2009

Saturday 28th November

What a great day for some fun. Although rather cold, the rain held off.

The fairground organ really helped add to the atmosphere and we were all warmed up with drinks of hot chocolate, mulled wine and large roast pork rolls.

The ladies in the hall stood all afternoon serving freshly made soup and huge selections of cake and cups of tea and coffee.

As the afternoon drew to a close the fairy lights twinkled in the dark as the choir sang Christmas carols.

Thank you to the FrOGS for giving us such a great day on Saturday.

Thank you also to the staff and parents who helped. Everybody worked really hard.

Last, but not least, thank you of course to everybody who came to have a good time.