Friends of Ambleside Primary School

Who are We?

Welcome to our webpage - did you know that you are automatically a member of our assosiation as soon as your child is enrolled in Ambleside school?  The Friends of Ambleside School  are parents, staff and supporters of the school who get together to help raise money to support the excellent work done by the school. We also organise social/non moneymaking events which strengthen the community of the school. We usually meet at school (your children are welcome to come along and play while we have the meeting).

IT IS VERY INFORMAL AND EVERYONE IS WELCOME.

We know that many of you are very busy but if you can spare any time to come along to our meetings. All are welcome and it's a great way to help school, meet other parents ..and have fun too!! If meetings aren't your cup of tea, you can still be a great help by joining us at events, or perhaps helping serve tea and coffee at parents evenings...your involvement is really valued.

The sort of things our group are involved in -

  • Organised a Halloween Disco
  • Helped at Parents evenings
  • Arranged the Academy Conversion Celebrations with a commerative waterbottle for every child.
  • Organised Christmas Cards made by the Children
  • Organised thr Christmas Rafflle
  • Christmas Fair and gift for the Children 
  • Refreshments at Christmas events
  • Valentines Disco
  • Movie night
  • Duck Race
  • Refreshments for Sports Day

RAISING MONEY WHILE  SHOPPING ONLINE...IT'S EASY

WOW £1,500  RAISED!!!... WITH MORE SUPPORTERS LET'S MAKE IT £2000!

You can also help raise money for school while you shop on line. Simply by registering with http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk. They work with thousands of well known retailers including Boden, M&S, Argos, Amazon and many more. These retailers love supporting good causes and will donate a percentage of your spend to your cause when you shop with them through the easyfundraising site. We already have 34 registered supporters who have raised £1,568  simply by shopping this way...and best of all it doesn't cost you a penny.

Last academic year we have already funded the following:

  • We were able to supply little touches for the Christmas festivities.
  • We also subsidize transport for all children in the school to go on trips.

For the Early Years Unit 

  • a dishwasher, a washing machine and tumble dryer
  • fantastic mud kitchen
  • outside blocks

 Y1 and Y2

  • outside classroom -  new path, new roof and floor
  • bark for the playground

Key Stage 2

  • Waterproofs for all the Key Stage 2 children
  • Leaver's hoodies for the Year 6 pupils
  • Playground equipment

We also purchased a new gas boiler and two gazebos that the school can use for outdoor learning and events.

With your continued support we hope to plan some great events for 2023/24!