Friends of the School
The Friends of Radley CE Primary play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for our children. Through their dedicated efforts, they have successfully raised over £22K for playground refurbishments, ensuring that our students have access to safe and engaging outdoor spaces. This fundraising not only enriches our school environment but also fosters a strong sense of community among parents, staff, and students alike. We encourage all parents to join this initiative and support our ongoing efforts to improve facilities for the benefit of our primary age children.
Fundraising & Events
Would you like to become a Committee member to help with fundraising activities for the benefit of Radley Primary School?
Who we are:
The parents’ and carers’ fundraising committee for Radley Primary School
Our mission:
To conduct fundraising activities to raise additional funds for projects and resources for the benefit of the school
Achievements:
The current Committee was formed in October 2021. Since this date, due to our fundraising success, we have been able to:
- set aside funds which will create ‘The Sanctuary’ (an area of calm and quiet) - £1,000
- set aside funds for the refurbishment of the library to help provide aesthetic improvements - £750
- cover the cost of the 2022, 2023 and 2024 pantomimes held in the school - £500 each
- provide funding to the Reading Ambassadors - £180
- set aside funds for new EYFS play equipment - £3,000
This was achieved due to the collective support and generosity of the families of Radley Primary School and our local community.
At present, we are fundraising to provide a contribution to:
- help cover the cost of the new play trail by the playground
- provide improvements to the old playground area e.g. resurfacing and line painting
Fundraising activities conducted/events arranged in the 2023/24 academic year
- 5th October 2023: Rags2Riches Clothing Collection (raised £86.90)
- 20th October 2023: Disco (raised £256.00)
- 11th November 2023: Jamathon (raised £220)
- December 2023: Personalised Christmas gifts (raised £196)
- 18th December 2023: Christmas Raffle (raised £1,100)
- March 2024: Grant – Tescos – Groundworks UK (£1,000.00)
- 27th March 2024: Donations – Families – Evenlode Play (raised £74.50)
- 28th March 2024: Radley Primary School Bake Sale (raised £260.81)
- April 2024: Donation – The Sanghera Foundation £3,000.00
- April 2024: Donation – The Bowyers Arms – The Good Friday Walk £295.52
- May 2024: Donation – New College Oxford £50.00
- May 2024: Donation – Bellway £500.00
- May 2024: Donation - Redrow Builders £500.00
- 26th May 2024: Sarah's Jump (raised £1,500.00 so far!)
- 3rd June 2024: Radley College Bake Sale (raised £740.26)
- June 2024: Donation – St Johns College £500.00
- June 2024: Donation – Christ Church, Oxford £360.00
- June 2024: Donation – Cafe Radley £100.00
- 21st June 2024: Ice Pop & Plant Sale (raised £201.23)
- 13th July 2024: Summer Fete and Flower show
Fundraising activities conducted/events arranged in the 2022/23 academic year
- September 2022: Welcome picnic cake and drinks stall at the playing field
- October 2022: School disco
- December 2022: Christmas raffle and the production of personalised Christmas mugs, cards etc
- December 2022: We had a word with Santa who came to visit the school and gave each child a goodie bag
- April 2023: 150th anniversary tea towel
- April 2023: We arranged an Easter craft competition for children to win Jump passes/Easter Eggs
- July 2023: Celebration Day drinks and snacks
- July 2023: Summer Fete (FYI, our July 2023 activities alone raised over £1,600 for the school)
Contact and how to support:
If you would like more information or would like to join us (we really would love new members to join), please email: FriendsofRPS@outlook.com or message Jessica on 07799 678007
New members are always welcome!
Meetings are held periodically at 8pm on a Sunday at the Bowyer Arms pub Join our group on Facebook ‘Friends of Radley Primary School’
Summer Fete Volunteer Letter April 2023
Clothing Collection Letter January 2023
Commemorative Tea Towel Letter 7th November 2022