Friends of Malmesbury Primary School (FOMPS)
How to get involved
Join our friendly volunteers' WhatsApp group (external link, opens in a new tab) and help out at our wonderful events.
If you'd like to get more involved behind the scenes, consider joining our committee. You'll be able to share fundraising ideas, help shape our events, and play a key role in supporting the school community.
To find out more, speak to Maria, Jess, or Holly, or email us at: friendsofmalmesburyprimary@gmail.com
Welcome to the Friends!
We are the school PTA, a registered charity that raises funds to enhance the learning experience of the children at the school by providing engaging and fun activities and resources. Whilst we have a core Committee with three elected roles, we are collectively a much larger group of parents, grandparents, carers and volunteers who come together to have fun and raise money at the same time.
Email us at: friendsofmalmesburyprimary@gmail.com
What's happening — dates for your diary
- Autumn disco Wednesday 7th October
- Christmas gift shop Friday 11th December
Committee
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Co-Chair | Maria Clifford |
| Co-Chair | Jess Briggs |
| Co-Chair | Holly Bird |
| Secretary | Sara Constable |
| Treasurer | Ben Smith |
Our events
- The Planetarium came to school with special shows for all pupils. The planetarium looked like a circus dome from the outside, but inside was an amazing and immersive educational cinema. The visit was a really inclusive event for the entire Malmesbury community, and a huge success!
- At the end of every other term the Dizzy Feet Disco is a hugely popular event with the children. There are separate discos on the same evening for Infants and Juniors with drinks and snacks to keep energy levels up, tattoos and pocket money toys.
- The Summer Fete is our biggest fundraiser of the year. It is teamwork at its best with teachers, children, parents, carers, and even local clubs and businesses all getting involved to pull together a great evening of activities, arena displays, raffle prizes, food and drink. The event is usually on the first Friday of July.
- The Gifts Rooms for Mother's and Father's Day, and Christmas are a great opportunity for the children to independently choose and buy small gifts for their loved ones on these special occasions.
How to get involved
- Join us for drinks and nibbles at our AGM. All are welcome!
- Become a Volunteer. If you'd be happy to help at any of our events then please let us know.
- Do your on-line shopping at The Giving Machine – the school will receive a percentage without it costing you more.
- Donating. We rely upon baked cakes, biscuits, donations and raffle ticket sales to make our Summer Fete the success that it is!
Where the money goes
- The Friends have helped to fund the EYFS circle activity area, the Year 1 and 2 activity trail, the Year 1 and 2 'Poddely' giant construction kit and the Key Stage 2 MUGA astroturf area.
- Key Stage 1 enjoyed a circus skills workshop linked to their IPC theme.
- A theatre production for the whole school to support book week, which is always thoroughly enjoyed by all pupils.
- All year groups are allocated a pot of Friends money every academic year which they can spend on a treat or additional activity to support their IPC topics. The children have enjoyed some great experiences such as the Wild Man with his mini beasts and pond dipping activities, a Native American show with traditional songs, dances and stories, a poetry workshop, an Adventure School, a Paint a Plate Workshop and Spy School.
- In recent years we have also funded and collated a leavers book for year 6 pupils as a special souvenir of their time at Malmesbury Primary.
- Additional games have been bought for each KS2 class to use during wet play based on the children's own choices. Similarly the lunchtime Games Club were able to buy more board games and lots of Lego, and the KS2 playground now has additional basketball hoops, skipping ropes and other fun equipment.
Get in touch
Email us at: friendsofmalmesburyprimary@gmail.com
