The Friends of Rydes Hill Preparatory School
Rydes Hill is a school with a great sense of community, like one large and loving family.
The objective of the ‘Friends’ is to sustain and nurture this by organising social events in support of the school, strengthen relationships between parents and teachers and make new friends in the process.
The ‘Friends’ organise many fundraising and social events and the proceeds are used to provide added extras for the pupils. Each year group has two parent-reps on the Committee. Popular annual events include a quiz night, Christmas Fayre and a Family Fun Day.
Over the past few years we have created a millennium garden, restored the school’s landmark - the clock tower (nicknamed 'Little Ben' by the children!), provided interactive whiteboards, paid for theatre companies and a mobile farm to visit the school and purchased resources for outdoor play.
A recent project has been the purchase of a minibus for the school. We have also raised funds for the renovation of our beautiful Victorian conservatory which was officially opened in September 2008, dedicated to the memory of much-loved former governor, Mr John Wightman and named The Wightman Conservatory. We have also raised money for new stage lights and fundraised towards the furnishings in our super new high-tech ICT suite which was completed in the summer 2008.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY THIS TERM
Saturday 30th January - Ice Skating at Rydes Hill 12noon - 5:00pm
Friday 5th March - Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan
Our dynamic Friends Committee organises an exciting diary of events for adults as well as for children, every term, including film nights and cake sales for the children.
We hope that this introduction gives you a flavour of the work of ‘The Friends’ as we believe that Rydes Hill is a very special school which provides the best educational environment possible for our children.
If you have anything you wish to raise or any ideas for events or fundraising, or thoughts on how funds should be spent, please speak to any of the Committee Members. We look forward to welcoming you to our functions.
Chairman: Anna Chapman
Deputy Chairman: Annalisa Newell
Secretary: Natasha Sutlieff
Treasurer: Sarah Cresswell
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