Friends of Gorran School (FrOGS)
Welcome to FrOGS – the Friends of Gorran School!
We’re a friendly, enthusiastic group of parents and carers working alongside staff to support the school and enrich every child’s experience at Gorran. If your child attends Gorran, you’re automatically a member of FrOGS – and we’d love for you to get involved.
What We Do
FrOGS raises funds that help provide extra resources, opportunities, and experiences for the children. We work with teachers and staff to plan events and support projects that make a real difference to school life.
Thanks to fundraising efforts in recent years, we’ve been able to support:
- Subsidising school trips
- A new swimming pool liner
- Outdoor play equipment
- Updated classroom furniture
- A much-needed school minibus
In a rural setting like ours, the minibus has opened up more opportunities for school trips and outdoor learning – giving children access to a wider range of experiences beyond the classroom.
Fundraising Highlights
Our regular events and activities include:
- Christmas Fair
- School Discos
- Friday ice lolly sales
- Sports Day raffle and refreshments
- Stalls at local events
- Match funding and grant applications
- Permanent second-hand uniform stall at Gorran Church
- Beach cleans over summer at Gorran Haven beach
- Bags2school clothing collections
These events are not only fun and family-friendly – they also help strengthen our school community.
Recent and Upcoming Projects
We’re currently supporting:
- Improvements to school buildings and playground equipment
- Ongoing maintenance of the swimming pool and minibus
- Updates to classroom and IT resources
- Purchase of new teaching materials
All money raised goes directly towards enhancing the children’s learning and enjoyment at school.
How You Can Help
There are lots of ways to support FrOGS – even small actions make a big difference:
- Share ideas for events or fundraising activities
- Help out at a stall or serve refreshments at school events
- Donate a prize for one of our raffles
- Recommend a local business that might sponsor or donate
- Buy a Kids Cornwall book – proceeds support the school and wider Gorran community
- Use Easyfundraising when shopping online
We understand life is busy. Whether you can spare an hour now and then or want to get more involved, your time and energy are always appreciated – there’s no ongoing commitment required.
If you’d like to help in any way or simply learn more, email us or speak to one of the committee members – we’d love to hear from you.
Meet the Committee
Chairs: Nicole Smit & Estelle Bunker
Vice Chairs: Maria Greenaway & Emilie Winter-Baker
Secretary: Miranda Smith
Treasurers: Lois Brown & Jen Blenkinsop
Email us::
secretary.friendsofgorranschool@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who continues to support FrOGS. Your time, ideas, and donations make a lasting impact on our school – and we always have fun along the way.
Keep an eye on newsletters or Dojo for our next meeting – we’d love to see you there!