Friends Of Bemerton St John (FoBS)

If you would like to get involved in any capacity, please speak to one of us in the playground or email us at fobs@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk

Or via our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/2083468371670747/

Upcoming events:

Disco - 27th September 2024 

Fireworks - 5th November 2024

 

Some of our regular events include: 

• School discos
• Monthly 50-50 draw
• Bingo Night
• Summer Fete
• Mothers Day Crafts
• FoBShop
• Christmas Bazaar
• Cake sales
• Quiz Night
• School uniform swap shop

We are a group of Mums, Dads and teachers who meet regularly to plan events and fundraise for Bemerton St John Primary School in Lower Bemerton, Salisbury. All money raised directly benefits the pupils at this school. We get involved wherever we can to help the school and try to spread a little happiness along the way. 

 

Our most recent fundraisers:

The children had a great time at the School Disco on Friday 2nd February. There was a good turnout and the children enjoyed the dancing and return of Disco Dion. 

The 50:50 draws are now taking place each month. Congratulations to the winners of our most recent draw.

Mothers Day Craft

St John's Place was a hive of activity as the children made cards, chose cutters to make peppermint creams and decorated a flower memo holder for someone special in their lives. It was lovely to see the children engage so readily in the tasks, making for a very happy atmosphere. Thank you to our volunteers and staff for helping on this occasion.

Christmas Bazaar

This was a very busy, happy occasion. A massive thank you to the FoBS team who worked so hard behind the scenes, and to the enthusiastic Year 6s who joined us to bring a wide variety of stalls.  We were so pleased that Father Christmas was able to join us, despite his busy schedule this time of year, and was wonderfully assisted by his elf.  We are absolutely delighted and amazed to share with you our record-breaking total of £2,254.20.

 

 

 

 

Textile Recycling

Please keep on donating to the Textile Recycling bin; we get paid per kg collected.

NB: Donations need to be in a carrier bag please to avoid getting wet.

Thank you for all your donations.

 Name Tags

Click to use our link for Name Tags 4U: https://www.nametags4u.co.uk/club/nt-bemerton

We have also signed up to www.Nametags.com who sell a wide-range of stylish name tags to help you keep track of your child's clothes and other school items. The school will earn money for each order made using our school ID, which is 31410.

Use this link:

http://www.mynametags.com/affiliate?id=31410

Or go to the main website www.MyNametags.com and insert the school ID 31410 at the checkout page / delivery address page.

 Pre-loved Bemerton St John uniform

Any requests for pre-loved Bemerton St John School uniform,  please email: fobsuniform@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk 
We will aim to respond to your message within the week.

Our Successes!

We were delighted to help the school purchase a trim trail for the playground, giving all year groups an opportunity for physical challenge and play. It has been very well received by the school community.

We have also been able to use our funds to purchase 8 new gazebos for the school, providing shade in the playground on hotter days. These were most useful on Sports Day, allowing each class to stay out of the blazing sun between races.

We are currently fundraising for a playground shelter to provide an all-weather area for the children to use throughout the year. 

We are always keen to welcome new members to join our friendly group.

If you would like to get involved in any capacity, please speak to one of us in the playground or email us at fobs@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk

Or via our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/2083468371670747/

 

Members of FoBS represent each class as follows:

Wrens               
Hannah H

Robins               
Chris, Gemma, Laura, Liz P and Roxi

Swallows             
Kathryn and Kelly

Kingfishers         
Karolina, Michelle, Sarah, Steph and Roxi

Woodpeckers     
Katie, Martha

Nightingales     
Odette, Vicki,  Anna, Catherine, Chris, Dawn, Hannah C, Kathryn, Liz P, Lorna, Mesi and Niamh

Eagles                 
Gemma, Katie, Sarah

This year’s FoBS trustees are:

Chair                  Odette

Vice Chair          Steph

Treasurer            Gemma 

Secretary            Vic