Friends of Thornden School
Who are FOTS?
You are!
Every parent or carer with a student at Thornden is automatically a member of Friends of Thornden School (FOTS), our PTA, a charity set up for the benefit of Thornden students.
While Thornden is a fantastic school with huge amounts going on in terms of educational and extra-curricular activities, FOTS are there to provide the extras which are not normally covered by school funding but which will enrich and enhance the experience of all Thornden pupils.
How can I help?
We would be delighted to have your financial support as we try to provide money for the extras. While we do run the occasional event, the PTA’s main method of fundraising is now our Gift Aid Donation Scheme, details of which are below. This is what has helped us give almost £100,000 to the school in recent years.
We’ve registered Friends Of Thornden School - Chandlers Ford with easyfundraising, which means over 7,000 brands will now donate to us for FREE every time you use easyfundraising to shop with them. These donations will help SO MUCH, so please sign up to support us – it’s completely FREE and doesn’t take long.
And if you use Polly's referral link, Friends of Thornden School will receive an additional £5 once you have raised £5 via your online shopping
We have friendly termly meetings which you are always most welcome to attend. FOTS serve refreshments at some events and sell second hand uniform throughout the year. If you’d like to help practically, then please do get in touch via fots@thornden.hants.sch.uk or on our Facebook page.
Together we can make a big difference!
The FOTS Team
- Chair: Polly Gleeson
- Vice Chair: Nic Lansdowne
- Treasurer: Simon Burns and Windell Callaghan
- Staff Liaison: Lou Peaston (Assistant Headteacher)
Plus the fantastic (growing) team
…and you too? The more the merrier.
FOTS Donation Scheme
Friends of Thornden School – funding the ‘extras’ to enrich the experience of all students at our outstanding school and developing a sense of community.
Meetings
Friends of Thornden School (FOTS), Thornden's PTA, are holding their AGM on Monday 18th November at 7.30pm in the Conference Room. The meeting will last about an hour. We will be electing a new Chair and trustees as Polly steps down after 10 years in the role and would welcome expressions of interest to Fots@thornden.hants.sch.uk
Latest FOTS Bids Meeting minutes