SCHOOL NEWS// FOPS
FRIENDS OF
POCKLINGTON
SCHOOL
FOPS has had a splendid year. Our
first donation was to the Boarders…
fireworks! These were a great success,
as ever, and I think it’s safe to say the
evening went with a bang!
Our next ‘engagement’ was the
Christmas Ball, held at the Principal
Hotel, York. Our wonderful parents
turned out in force, again. We had a
festive time with lots of laughter and
dancing. The opportunity to pay for
requests for songs was eagerly seized
upon by many and the dancefloor
heaved all night! We look forward to
seeing you all again, on Saturday 8th
December 2018!
Following our AGM, Tash Birch
stepped down as Chair, as her three
years’ service was up. We are all very
grateful to Tash for her contribution
and leadership.
The Committee continues to be a strong
team, but we’d love more parents to join
us; you don’t have to come to meetings
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- your support at events would be
invaluable. This year we’ve supported
Open Days and Sports Day and have
even been at the Driffield Show! We
also had the fantastic opportunity to
support the launch of the Pocklington
School Foundation Careers and
Business Network.
Recent donations have been to the
Gardening Club, Computing, the
Lectern Society and Strength and
Conditioning. Each of these are extra-
curricular activities and it is a joy to see
our students making the very most of
their time at Pocklington.
This year, we had to postpone Party@
Pock, but have already begun planning
for SpinneyFest 2019!! We can’t wait
to raise more funds to enhance the
children’s time at Pocklington; there will
be live acts, food stalls and fireworks…
such fun!
We’re planning coffee mornings, with
copious home-made cakes and tea, as
an opportunity to meet more parents
and guardians. We will also be found
at New Parents’ events and other school
community activities. We look forward
to meeting you!
Annie Harrison
Since the Christmas Ball 2016
we have donated over £5000
to projects within the school”
THE POCKLINGTONIAN