PTA
PTA NEWS 5th March 2009 (updated on 06/03/2009 09:37:43)
Thanks to everyone who came to the rescheduled Quiz Night. Numbers were much reduced but we still raised a tidy sum, and had a fantastic evening at the same time.
The PTA’s AGM is on 17 March at 7 p.m. Come along for a free glass of wine and find out more about our fundraising activities.
The children’s discos are on 27 March, with a black-and-white theme. Maple and Ash parents are asked to help out this time, but if you are going to be at the disco with your child and would like to lend a hand, please let us know.
Remember, you can raise funds for Foulds for free by using the Easyfundraising shopping portal at http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/fouldsjmischool
PTA NEWS 26th February 2009 (updated on 27/02/2009 09:18:46)
Quiz Night is this Saturday. If you would like a last-minute cancellation ticket, please see Lindy Rogers in the playground. Please remember to bring your ticket, your drinks and glasses and nibbles, and some pound coins.
The PTA’s AGM is on 17 March at 7 p.m. Come along for a free glass of wine!
Next up are the children’s discos, on 27 March: Infants 4.15--5.15, Juniors 5.30--6.30. Admission is £1.50, which includes a drink. Further drinks, and sweets and pocket-money toys, will be on sale. The theme this time is ‘black and white’. This could be applied to hair, clothes, shoes - anything!
The grown-ups’ disco will be on 25 April. Then our main summer event is on 27 June, with a reserve date of 4 July if we are rained off.
PTA NEWS 12th February 2009 (updated on 12/02/2009 09:30:31)
QUIZ NIGHT
The new date for Quiz Night is 28th February. If you are not able to come on that day, please send a note to Lindy Rogers via the red box, and she will issue a refund. If you were unable to get a ticket for the 7th and would like to buy one for the 28th, please fill in the tear-off slip in the newsletter and post it in the red box by TOMORROW.
AGM
Our AGM has moved from October to March, so that any newly elected officers are not thrown straight into the organisation of the Christmas Fair. This year’s AGM is on 17 March from 7 p.m. in the main hall, and we hope to welcome large numbers of you with a glass of wine. Remember, it’s your PTA, and you are always welcome to come along and find out more about what we do. Although no one will be pressured to join the committee, fresh faces and fresh ideas are always helpful.
If, on the other hand, you would like to organise your own fundraiser independently of the PTA, we would be delighted to administer the profits on behalf of the children! Please note our charity number.
DISCO
Make sure 25th April is in your diary. Details to follow.
PTA NEWS 6th February 2009 (updated on 06/02/2009 10:12:48)
Quiz Night is tomorrow, 7.45 for an 8 p.m. start. Please remember to bring your own drinks and glasses, and nibbles if required. Also some pound coins to play Heads and Tails.
PTA NEWS 15th January 2009 (updated on 21/01/2009 09:24:21)
Quiz Night, Saturday 7th February 2009

Our resident quizmaster Lindy Rogers is back by popular demand for Foulds’ annual quiz night. Come and support your school at this relaxed and informal event whilst giving your brain a first-class workout!
Doors open at 7.45pm so that you can set up your tables with heads down at 8pm.
Entry fee is £5.00 per head or £8.00 for a couple, which includes a light supper of chili (vegetarian option available), with a maximum of 10 people per team.
Don't forget to bring your own bottle(s), glasses and nibbles!
Please note that this is always a very well attended event and tickets will be issued on a first-come-first-served basis.

MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE PTA (updated on 17/12/2008 12:17:19)
PTA NEWS 11th DECEMBER 2008 (updated on 11/12/2008 09:07:15)
Many, many thanks to all the people who made Saturday’s Christmas Fair a success. In spite of illness and other problems, we made as much money as ever (less the sponsorship element). Special thanks to those who stepped into the breach at the last moment to cover for absent volunteers.
Do let us have your feedback via your class rep.
Congratulations to the raffle winners. At the time of writing, the following prize remains unclaimed: Arsenal tickets - Po Lin Siu
Remember, if you register with http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/fouldsjmischool, your Christmas shopping could be making money for Foulds, at no cost to you!
Date for your diary: Quiz Night will be on 7th February.
CHRISTMAS FAIR NEWS 4th DECEMBER 2008 (updated on 04/12/2008 11:40:57)
Have you returned your raffle ticket stubs and money to the red box? Our amazing set of prizes includes a pair of tickets to Arsenal v. Liverpool!
If you are baking a cake for the Fair, please bring it in tomorrow and leave it in the Resources kitchen. If that is not possible, Saturday morning is fine - take it to the coffee and cake area of the canteen. Remember, NO NUTS!
Elves need to check when they are on duty and arrive in good time wearing a red or green top and red or green tights/trousers (otherwise dark tights/trousers will do). They will be provided with a tabard and hat. Permission slips PLEASE!
All volunteers: THANK YOU. Some activities have moved location, so please check the rotas on the office wall tomorrow - or pick up a programme on your way in on Saturday. Any questions on the day, call Vicki on 07979 302953. We still need more helpers; please see the rotas and fill in the gaps.
Guess the Lucky Decoration - Hook a Duck - Scalextric - Pop the Balloon - Christmas Crafts to make - Speed Stacking - Tombola - Crazy Hair - and much much more!
(updated on 27/11/2008 10:57:07)
PTA NEWS 27th NOVEMBER 2008 (updated on 27/11/2008 10:55:23)
The Christmas Fair is nearly here, and promises to be a fun-filled day for everyone, with a wide range of stalls and lots of activities for the children.
Another big Thank You to everyone who has already signed up to help, and/or donated goods. More volunteers are urgently needed.
We still need boxed mince pies, bottles and second-hand toys (no soft toys) in good condition, all of which should be left on the stage.
Please return your raffle ticket counterfoils and money to the red box, along with any unsold tickets, by 4th December. If you require further tickets, just let us know.
If your child has volunteered to help Father Christmas, please send them along wearing a red or green top, and red or green tights/trousers if possible. Consent slips should be returned to the class teacher or red box as soon as possible.
We are sending home a poster for the children to colour in and display in your front window: enjoy!
PTA NEWS 20th November 2008 (updated on 25/11/2008 09:21:47)
The Christmas Fair, our biggest fundraiser of the year, is only two and a half weeks away. We really need your help and donations.
THANK YOU to everyone who has already signed up to help on 6th December. If you are not keen on your class’s particular activity, please fill in the slip in the newsletter and we will find you something else to do. Also please let your class rep know if you are able to bake a cake.
We still need boxed mince pies and bottles, which should be left on the stage in the hall. From Monday please also bring in second-hand toys (no soft toys) and leave them on the stage.
We are usually sponsored by a local estate agent but this year the recession has put them all off. If your business would be able to sponsor us in return for free advertising in the Fair programme, please get in touch with Di Sanderson or Emma Pratt.
Congratulations to Joanna Wright and Khemsangfung Chemjong, runners-up in the banner design competition, whose designs are being combined to make posters and leaflets to advertise the Fair. If you would like to display a poster please get one from Vicki Harris.
PTA News 13th November 2008 (updated on 13/11/2008 09:28:21)
Arrangements for the CHRISTMAS FAIR are now in full swing. The big day is 6th December, from 11 till 3. Make sure it’s in your diary!
The first prize in the raffle is an Apple iPod Nano! We also have John Lewis vouchers, a case of wine, an Indian head massage and more up for grabs, so selling your tickets should be easy. If you or your business could donate a prize we would be most grateful: please contact the PTA.
Also, if you have a local business that would like to advertise in the Fair’s programme, at very reasonable rates, please see Di Sanderson or email her on faseddon@gotadsl.co.uk

Please start to bring in boxed mince pies, and bottles for the tombola, and leave them on the stage in the main hall. Please also set aside any unwanted toys you may have that are in good condition, and bring them in from 24th November.
Your class rep now has a rota and will be asking you to offer a little time on 6th December. There is also a rota on the office window if you can help set up on the preceding afternoon or the morning of the Fair.
Year 5/6 children, there are rotas for you too. We need you to help out with Splat the Rat, the Nail Bar and the Scalextric contest.
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£ At Monday’s AGM Lola Stanley stood down as PTA Treasurer. We are sure the whole school will join us in thanking Lola for all her hard work over the last few years. We are delighted to announce that our new Treasurer is Paul Goodman, Abigail and Sam’s dad. £
PTA News 6th November 2008 (updated on 06/11/2008 10:27:17)
CHRISTMAS FAIR 6th DECEMBER 11--3.
It’s just four weeks to the Christmas Fair, and there’s lots to get ready. Please start to bring in:
• bottles of any description for the Bottle Tombola
• shop-bought mince pies
These items should be left on the stage in the main hall. Thank you.
Your class rep(s) will have details of how you can help out on the day. We will be extremely grateful for any time you can offer.
Raffle tickets are attached to today's newsletter, priced 50p each. Please sell as many as possible, and return the money and counterfoils via the red box opposite the school office. The fabulous first prize will be announced in next week’s newsletter.

PTA AGM 10th NOVEMBER 6.30
We look forward to seeing many of you over a glass of wine at the AGM on Monday evening.
PTA News 16th October 2008 (updated on 16/10/2008 09:25:43)
Children’s discos TOMORROW! Infants 4.15 till 5.15, Juniors 5.30 till 6.30. Entrance £1.50. Please remember to bring some pocket money for sweets, extra drinks, glow-bracelets and tattoos (tattoos must be washed off by Monday). Who’s going to have the craziest hair?
Please take your children home promptly at the end of the Junior disco, so that the staff can close up the school and get home.

Stalls are still available for the Christmas Fair on 6th December, @ £25. Contact Carol Read on adastra4@btinternet.com or 020 8440 6276.
Also, if you, your business or your employer could donate a raffle prize for the Fair we would be extremely grateful.
CHRISTMAS BANNER COMPETITION. Children, can you design a banner to advertise the Christmas Fair? The winning banner will be displayed outside the school, and may also be displayed around the town centre if the council give permission. Ms Lam has the details.

The Foulds Parents’ Association AGM is on 10th November at 6.30 p.m. Please come along and have a glass of wine with us.
PTA News 2nd October 2008 (updated on 02/10/2008 14:11:33)
YOU ARE INVITED to the PTA’s Annual General Meeting on 10th November from 6.30 p.m. This is when we elect new committee members and officers - but don’t worry, there will be no pressure to sign up! There will be wine and nibbles, and a chance to find out more about what we do. We look forward to seeing you there.

Have you got 17th October in your diary? The Crazy Hair discos are fantastic fun for the children, so don’t miss out.

The Christmas Fair is the principal fundraiser of the year, with lots going on, plenty for the kids to do, and gifts to buy.
If you would like to book a stall at the Fair, please contact Carol Read on 020 8440 6276 or adastra4@btinternet.com by 24th October.

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PTA News 11th September 2008 (updated on 11/09/2008 09:51:08)
Crazy hair discos are back! Put 17th October in your diary. Infants party from 4.15 till 5.15, Juniors from 5.30 till 6.30.

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The next PTA meeting is on 23rd September, at 7.30 in the staffroom. All welcome.
(updated on 08/09/2008 11:55:32)
Family Barbecue 2008
PTA NEWS 10th July 2008 (updated on 10/07/2008 09:17:18)
THANK YOU!
Your generous support of the PTA’s events and Friday Cafés makes a big difference to the children. Here is a list of what we have funded during this academic year:
Multi-storage boxes £104.91
‘Beat bullying’ wristbands £177.00
Electric piano & stand £189.00
Drinks for the show at the Arts Depot £70.85
Maths games £957.10
Grant to Dance Club £100.00
Grant to Cookery Club £100.00
Grant to Gardening Club £150.00
Sound system and projector for the Hall £2,984.44
Printer ink £525.63
Food and drink for Environment Day £59.66
Digital cameras £346.12
Digital card £30.60
Rhythm chest for KS1 £84.95
K’nex for Early Birds Club £49.96
Classroom funds £600.00
Total spent £6,530.22

Ladies’ Indulgence Evening
We have postponed this event due to insufficient bookings. It will now be in the spring of 2009.

Talk to us
The PTA’s other name is the Foulds Parents’ Association. Every parent is a member, and welcome to attend our meetings. The next meeting is on 23rd September, at 7.30 in the staffroom. If you have any suggestions for fundraisers, or any other input, we would love to hear from you at any time, at a meeting, in the playground or via the red box.
PTA News 3rd July 2008 (updated on 03/07/2008 12:09:58)
The PTA would like to say an enormous, heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who helped out on Saturday: parents, staff and children. The way people pitched in was a perfect example of the community spirit that makes Foulds such a wonderful school.
We are also extremely grateful to all those who offered something for auction, enabling us to raise over £2,600 for the benefit of the children.
If you have not yet paid your winning bid money, please send it in via the red box as soon as possible, with your name and a note of which lot you are paying for. Cheques payable to Foulds School PTA.

The Furzefield staff who entertained the children at the beginning of the barbecue have left some leaflets about summer membership. Please pick one up from the pockets outside the office.
PTA News 19th June 2008 (updated on 19/06/2008 09:59:57)
Family Barbecue and Auction of Promises 28th June
We have some really great stuff for you to bid on, from a banoffee pie to a giant pavlova, from a Ritz-style tea for six to a holistic massage, from a ‘legends’ tour of the Emirates Stadium with an Arsenal hero to the chance for your child to be headteacher for half a day!
Can’t decide what promise to offer? Here are some ideas from previous auctions: manicures and other beauty treaments; mowing a lawn; babysitting; preparing a picnic or kids’ tea party; walking your dog; baking a cake; cleaning; cooking a special meal; wrapping your Christmas presents; face-painting for a party; cinema/theatre tickets. Perhaps your business could offer a voucher? Remember, anything goes!
On the day, please bring your chequebook; also your drinks including any soft drinks other than squash (which we will provide).
Please note that the Toddler Zone will be an unsupervised play area and you will need to stay with your child.
We are also asking for donations of bottles of alcohol for a special auction item. You can bring these in from tomorrow, and leave on the stage in the hall. Booze only, please, no ketchup etc.
Last but not least, we do need help, especially from any dads who can come in in the morning to set up.
(updated on 18/06/2008 11:58:51)
We're looking forward to seeing you all at the Barbecue on 28th June
PTA News 12th June 2008 (updated on 12/06/2008 09:31:10)
Jewellery Recycling
Remember to bring back your filled envelope BY TOMORROW and put it in the posting box in the Departure Lounge. Please make sure you haven’t taken any jewellery without permission, and that you have put your NAME AND CLASS clearly on the envelope, so we can enter you in the prize draw.

Help!
Your PTA committee is working hard to raise money for the school, but we can’t always do everything ourselves. Please visit the office and sign either an Ice-cream Friday or a BBQ rota, perhaps both. Thank you very much!

Family Barbecue and Auction of Promises 28th June
Have we got a family event for you! FREE meal (veggie option available), FREE soft drinks for the kids, FREE entertainer, FREE gym activities with Furzefield Centre staff, FREE tattoos, Toddler Zone – and more!
Promises, promises . . . The auction is looking quite exciting already, with a day’s childcare, a decluttering service, and a chance to record your own single, to name a few. But we need plenty more promises so please put on your thinking caps and let us know what you can offer. (Auction proceeds go to benefit the school, of course.)

Ladies’ Indulgence Evening 25th September
Are you a beauty therapist, masseuse or similar? Do you sell gifts, toiletries, jewellery etc.? If so, please contact Juliette Castang as soon as possible at juliette123@tiscali.co.uk to book your stall.
PTA NEWS 5th June (updated on 05/06/2008 12:23:11)
Did you know that many parts of the world have been blighted by mining and quarrying, which destroy the natural environment and wildlife habitats and can cause environmental and health problems for local people? Recycling metals is one way our community can lessen its usage of resources
and help protect the environment. AND by joining in with this project you get the chance to win a fantastic prize! Return you envelope by next Friday; there will be a posting box in the departure lounge.

Family BBQ and Auction of Promises 28th June
Professional children’s entertainer, football, gym competition run by Furzefield Centre staff, delicious food, a fun auction of fabulous stuff . . . Don’t miss this brilliant day!
Everything included in the ticket price -- bring your own booze.
We need help with setting up, cooking and serving. Please sign the rotas on the office window. 5/6s, we need you too!

Ladies’ Indulgence Evening 25th September
Come along for an evening of girls-only pampering – there will be a wide range of treatments on offer, plus stalls selling jewellery and gifts. Tickets for this very popular event will be on sale before the end of this term.
Are you a beauty therapist, masseuse or similar? Do you sell gifts, toiletries, jewellery etc.? If so, please contact Juliette Castang as soon as possible at juliette123@tiscali.co.uk to book your stall.
PTA News 15th May 2008 (updated on 15/05/2008 10:16:42)
Family Barbecue and Auction of Promises
Promises received so far include a trip for three people to see the Saracens play rugby in Watford, and some huge and luxurious hand-made cakes. We need lots more, so please get pledging, using the form in the newsletter. As well as the auction, there will be a quiz for the kids, and plenty of fun for all the family, so keep 28th June free in your diary.

Treasurer needed
The PTA’s Treasurer, Lola Stanley, will be leaving the post in the autumn. We need to find a replacement -- anyone who can operate a calculator will be great! During her last year as a Foulds parent Lola will offer full training and ongoing support to her successor. Why not ask her about it in the playground?

(updated on 01/05/2008 14:23:54)
Great food at the PTA barbecue
Foulds Ball, Saturday 26th April 2008 (updated on 19/03/2008 21:15:02)
The ball starts at 7.30 for 8, with a complimentary welcome drink followed by a three-course meal with a couple of bottles of wine on each table. There will be a raffle, a bar and a live band.
Last year’s ticket price was £40 per head. This year’s Ball will offer the same quality of food, drink and entertainment, but we are pricing the tickets at £30, and asking for a suggested donation of £10 (though we will happily accept more!). If you are a UK taxpayer we can claim Gift Aid on your donation (so that £10 becomes £12.80). You will need to fill out a Gift Aid authorisation form, which we will send you with your ticket. Thank you very much.
Only 100 tickets available, so book now.
PTA NEWS 6th March (updated on 06/03/2008 09:29:56)
Quiz Night
As you know, the quiz in February made a whopping £816 profit, and it was a wonderful evening. However, there has been negative feedback about the food fight at the end. Future quiz nights will be just as much fun, but less messy.
Exciting news
The PTA is now a registered charity, which means that we can claim Gift Aid on all donations, turning each £1 into £1.28!

CAR BOOT SALE ON SATURDAY, 10 till 1
There are still some spaces available at the car boot sale on Saturday; please book by TOMORROW. We also require help with games, food, gate etc., so please sign a rota if you can.
Discos 28th March
Entrance £1.50 with a free drink. Infants 4.15--5.15, Juniors 5.30--6.30. Maple and Willow parents are asked to man the discos this time, but everyone is welcome to volunteer! See Kate Jack or Andrea Clare.
Foulds Ball 26th April
Last year’s ball was a roaring success, so watch out for the ticket booking form in future newsletters!
Who’s Who? (updated on 28/02/2008 14:15:26)
Chair - Diana Sanderson, Michael and Christopher Seddon’s mum
Vice-chair - Richard Gale, Jessica Gale’s dad
Secretary - Vicki Harris, Lottie Howell’s mum
Treasurer - Lola Stanley, Johnny and Frankie Stanley’s mum
Committee members - Merilyn Bartley, Mrs Bradburn, Sally Casson, Juliette Castang, Lizzie Cole, Richard Czapnik, Rachael Edmond, Boyanna Elks, Helen Elliot, Lindy Essex, Ms Eyres, Karen Hayhoe, Rich Heads, Kate Jack, Miss Janjua, Mel Mackley, Katy Miller, Julie Pankhurst, Emma Pratt, Carol Read, Mimi Tessier, Lisa Ward, Betul Woodroffe, Ms Woolf
When you want to ask or tell us something, find any of the above in the playground, pop a note into the red box opposite the office, or see your class rep.
* * PTA NEWS DECEMBER 2007 * * (updated on 13/12/2007 09:32:15)
Thanks once again for all your support at the Christmas Fair. Whether you baked, donated, worked on the day or turned up and spent money, we really are grateful.
* * IMPORTANT * *
One of the donations came in too late for us to put it in the raffle, and we are now auctioning it: a holiday football training course from Nicky Barnes. One place in any age group (4--7, 7--9, 9--15) on 20--22 December. The Soccer School is at Brunswick Scout Hut from 10 till 3.
If your child can’t make all three days, it’s still worth bidding. You may win, and any ‘spare’ days can been offered to the runner-up, if you let us know.
If you would like to bid, please fill out the slip below and put it in the red box outside the office by the end of school on MONDAY 17th. We will contact the winner on Tuesday.
Questions? Call Vicki Harris on 8447 1017.
Remember, if you register with http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/
fouldsjmischool, your Christmas shopping could be making money for Foulds, at no cost to you!
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: THE EVER-POPULAR QUIZ NIGHT IS COMING UP ON 2 FEBRUARY.
PTA NEWS 15 NOVEMBER 2007 (updated on 15/11/2007 11:57:51)
THANK YOU! The discos raised £544.86 for the school. Add this to the car boot sale profit of £694.75 and you have already raised over £1,239 for new equipment. This year we are hoping to provide a new ceiling-mounted projector and some speakers for the hall, and perhaps also an awning for the library courtyard. A special thank you to the reps and parents who organised and helped out on Friday.
CHRISTMAS FAIR UPDATE
Saturday 1st December, 11--3
Raffle tickets came home last Thursday; please sell as many as you can. Prizes include a karaoke machine, a Waitrose hamper and an iPod!
Thanks to everyone who has already signed a rota to help at the Fair. We really appreciate your help. If you don’t want to be involved in your class’s activity, please volunteer to set up/clear away, or add yourself to another class’s list. Infant classes’ rotas are now on the office outer wall; Junior rotas are on classroom doors. There is a tear-off slip below that your child can bring in if you don’t come in to school.
Can we now ask for more beads, shop-bought mince pies, and bottles (wine, spirits, toiletries etc.). There is a bead-collection box in the office, and other items can be left on the stage.
Would you like to advertise your business in the Christmas Fair programme? Contact Di Sanderson via the red box or in the playground.
Have you registered with http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/fouldsjmischool? Your Christmas shopping could be making money for Foulds, at no cost to you!
Ms Woolf's update on the PTA calendar for Autumn 2 (updated on 04/10/2007 19:36:25)
I attended the PTA’s first meeting of the school year last week and plans are underway for this year’s events. The school is so fortunate to have such a hard working PTA so I hope as many parents/carers as possible come and support their events. The first of which, as you know, is the “Party in the Playground” Event that is happening on Saturday where there will be face painting, a family quiz, Barbeque, a bar, which is an addition to previous years, and much much more. The other events planned for the year are:
6th October 2007—Car Boot Sale
9th November 2007 —After School Disco
1st December 2007 —Christmas Fair
2nd February 2008—Quiz Night
6th March 2008—Catwalk Event
28th March 2008—After School Disco
8th May 2008—Indulgence Evening
28th June 2008—Pledges and Promises Evening (reserve date 5th July)

THE PTA AGM was held on Tuesday 2nd October at 7.30pm
MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW…………......…...MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW……………….…...MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW………………..

PTA Newsletter July 2007 (updated on 12/07/2007 19:20:10)
Foulds PTA News July 2007


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Foulds PTA is always looking for new members to come to meetings and support events. SO, if you haven’t already, please come and join us, having new people on board keeps the PTA fresh! Our next meeting is on Tuesday September 11th at 8.00pm in the staff room. We would love to see you there.
Foulds Association (updated on 10/11/2005 10:44:55)
The main aim of the Foulds Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to advance the education of the pupils by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities for education at the school which are not normally provided by the Local Education Authority (LEA). Foulds PTA organise and engage in activities to further this aim and in so doing foster more extended relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school.

The PTA committee is made up of parents of current pupils elected annually at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), together with volunteer members of staff. Foulds PTA aim to provide a wide variety of events for both adults and children throughout the academic year. Each Summer we hold a major activity which alternates between a Summer Fair or a Family Barbecue; both are very well attended and twice as enjoyable in fine weather! At the end of November Foulds holds its annual Christmas Fair. Re-kindling the Christmas spirit, it is just the place to buy presents whilst the children involve themselves in Christmas activities such as making decorations, icing biscuits etc. Father Christmas manages to take time out from his busy schedule to spend the day at Foulds Christmas Fair too!

Another annual activity is the Foulds Quiz evening; a very popular event which brings out the competitive spirit in all of us! In addition to these activities we hold a selection of evening for adult entertainment such as race nights, barn dances, silent auctions and musical evenings organised in conjunction with local bands. These have included a Rhythm and Blues night and a County and Western night; both were enjoyed by wide audiences.

Throughout the course of the year there are also activities arranged for the children's participation. The most popular of these activities are discos and the children's fashion shows. Our 'Bad hair day' disco certainly demonstrated the best (or worst!) hair do's imaginable and everyone got to let their hair down!

Along with all the fun and enjoyment experienced with these activities we also manage to raise lots of money each year. This is then ploughed back into school, and used to buy anything from books to computers. Our most recent major projects have been the buying of sheltered pagodas providing shade for the playgrounds, renewing the curtains in the main hall and helping to build and furnish our fantasic new library; thus improving the learning environment.

Foulds PTA have a dedicated committee and very supportive parents which contributes greatly to our success. As with all fund raising it does involve some hard work but also provides the opportunity to work together and have fun and as a result the school and our children benefit from all the effort.

Why not join us at a PTA event, and add to this success?