FOSS
Friends of St Stephen's
FOSS – Friends of St Stephen’s are all of us! If you are a parent at St Stephen’s, then you are automatically part of FOSS!
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Parents and carers volunteer to be part of the FOSS team that directs and organises school events. These school events raise necessary funds for the school, helping to equip our children so that they are well-educated, confident, inspired, culturally and socially aware strong individuals.
What does FOSS do?
FOSS organises lots of fun events during the year to raise funds to help with tight budgets and to help create a dynamic, happy, positive environment for all our children.
Where do Funds come from?
Sponsorship - estate agents,
local businesses
Regular events such as the Quiz, Bingo, Auction, Cabaret, Movie Nights etc.
Christmas and Summer Fairs
Your generous Direct Debits & your
Just Giving donations
Where does the money go?
Improved facilities
Support staff for each class
IT and computer room
Specialist language teachers
Subsidised music lessons and instrument hire
A welcoming library and an amazing Librarian
A part-time sports coordinator
Child Counsellor
Scientist-in-Residence
Drama: previous performances include Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Mary Poppins
Regular Art and Design programmes
Healthy eating programme
Chess club
Debating competitions
Subsidised transport for school trips to London’s museums, theatres, art galleries and sporting competitions, minimising disruption to lessons and keeping costs low for all parents.
If you are interested in helping out with FOSS please get in touch:
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