Appleton C of E Primary School

Committee Meeting 22nd September 2010

Attendees: Jo Gregory-Newman, Jess Adams, Carl McKno, Niki Wardell-Yerburgh, Kristy Bailey and Julia Boyce

Apologies: Rebecca Upright, Taz Round, Maria Cruttendon, Nicola Warrick, Robin Crofts, Felicity Peachell, Tamsyn Lay, Sharon Cooper and Claire Barratt

Minutes / matters arising from last meeting:

Expenditure:

As in previous years, it was agreed to give £25 to each year group this term. The teachers need to advise how much they have used by the end of the term so that we can check whether the amounts need to be revised.

Tennis Court:

To be carried forward to the 20th October meeting when further expenditure decisions will be made. Mary also advised that she has contact details of the person responsible for School grounds, with whom we should discuss this with before making any decisions.
Mary to advise details.

Laptop trolleys:

To be carried forward to the 20th October meeting - discussed with Mary and she is happy for us to get quotes so that she can compare the quotes from preferred suppliers for the LEA. Mary would still really like another trolley with 16 laptops so that the old PC’s can be replaced. Budget is usually around £10-11k.
Carl to look into costs through his contacts and advise Mary ASAP

Sporting Grants:

To be carried forward to the 20th October meeting - Carl, Jess and Claire still looking into this. To be discussed further at the next meeting. This will become more relevant if we decide to go for the tennis court.
Jess to speak to Becky Ross

Fireworks:

It was decided that we would not proceed with having a fireworks display this year due to concerns with health and safety and insurance.

Events for the acedemic year 2010-2011:

Cake Stall – Friday 15th October 2010

Class F and Class 1 Reps to organise. Parents of Class F and Class 1 to provide cakes, to be sold after school, to all other year groups. NWY has emailed HW, CH and SB regarding this event.

Christmas Craft Fayre – Saturday 11th December 2010Claire Barratt co-ordinating but will require help before the event. All Class Reps to contact parents in their year group to help find volunteers. Class Reps to report back to CB by next Friends Meeting - 20th October.

Christmas Carol Concert – Thursday 16th December 2010

After the School Christmas Carol Concert mulled wine and mince pies are provided by the Friends for staff, parents and children in the school hall.

Burns Night – Saturday 22nd January 2011

Jenny and Mark Gordon co-ordinating. Venue to be confirmed.

Kids School Disco – Friday 11th February 2011

Usual format, disco, tuck shop and glo-sticks.

Adults D.I.S.C.O – Saturday 19th March 2011

Great fundraiser last year, fancy dress once again the theme is D.I.S.C.O!

Pamper Evening – Friday 1st April 2011

Jo Gregory-Newman and Kristy Bailey to co-ordinate.

Appleton Grand Prix – Saturday 14th May 2011

Peter Wardell-Yerburgh and Carl McKno to co-ordinate. Details to follow.
JGN to check with Mary Watts. CMcK to check availability of Sportsfield and closure of the Netherton Road.

Music and Camping Festival – Saturday 11th June 2011

Jess Adams to co-ordinate. Location to be discussed.

Summer Fete – Sunday 26th June 2011

Elaine McKno to co-ordinate.
A committee needs to be formed ASAP, anyone wishing to join the 2011 Summer Fete committee please contact your Class Rep or Elaine.

Book Swap

To be co-ordinated by Nicola Warrick. Children donate books they no longer read and buy a new book for 50p all profit goes to the Friends. This is to run as an after school event, along side the School Uniform Shop. Next Uniform Shop date is Friday 5th November.
NW to produce a flyer to go in book bags advertising the first Book Swap on Friday 5th November.

AOB:

Blackboards:

JGN and CMcK to source wood for new blackboards, both have blackboard paint.

Boneshaker style event – (5km run, 10km cycle, 5km run). Event name and date to be agreed at the 20th October meeting. Foundation Stage requested some money to buy a range of toys for the different age groups in the class. It was agreed that they could spend up to £100. Class Reps roles to be defined.

Class Reps

It is the responsibility of the Class Rep to be the link between the parents and the Friends. If possible Class Reps should attend the Friends Meeting, if they are unable to they must send their apologises to the Chair (Jo Gregory-Newman or Jess Adams) or Secretary (Claire Barratt).

Class Reps should also ensure that they read the minutes each month to see if they have any actions and report any important information back to the parents.

Date of the next Friends meeting

Wednesday 20th October – The Plough at 8.15pm

Please come along and share your ideas with us, we would love to see you!

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