Make a donation
Give once or give monthly. All donations to the Friends of Appleton School go directly into funding upgrade/improvement projects or purchasing resources or providing pupil experiences, beyond those which the School's government set budget allows. Below you will find an outline of what your donation, either one-off or recurring, could help us achieve. Thank you so much for your ongoing support.
You can give to The Friends through the PayPal button below.
Note: you do not need to have a PayPal account to make a single donation here - you can use a credit or debit card - after clicking the button below, simply follow the link to 'continue without a PayPal account'. If you wish to make recurring donations, you will need to have or sign up for a Paypal account - this is straightforward, just follow the prompts provided at the payment stage.
Give once or give monthly. All donations to the Friends of Appleton School go directly into funding upgrade/improvement projects or purchasing resources or providing pupil experiences, beyond those which the School's government set budget allows. Below you will find an outline of what your donation, either one-off or recurring, could help us achieve. Thank you so much for your ongoing support.
You can give to The Friends through the PayPal button below.
Note: you do not need to have a PayPal account to make a single donation here - you can use a credit or debit card - after clicking the button below, simply follow the link to 'continue without a PayPal account'. If you wish to make recurring donations, you will need to have or sign up for a Paypal account - this is straightforward, just follow the prompts provided at the payment stage.
Every penny we raise directly benefits our children!
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Welcome!
The PTA at Appleton Primary School is called the Friends of Appleton School. We are a registered charity (no. 1024450). The aim of the Friends is to fundraise for the school and to foster a community amongst parents/carers, and indeed those from the wider community who wish to support the school. The funds we raise are used to purchase resources that the school might not otherwise be able provide, within the government set budget. This could be anything from books, maths equipment and computers to school trip transport and outdoor play equipment.
The Friends Committee
We are a friendly bunch and meet on a regular basis to organise fun and exciting events that allow both the pupils and parents alike to fully enjoy raising money for the school.
The PTA at Appleton Primary School is called the Friends of Appleton School. We are a registered charity (no. 1024450). The aim of the Friends is to fundraise for the school and to foster a community amongst parents/carers, and indeed those from the wider community who wish to support the school. The funds we raise are used to purchase resources that the school might not otherwise be able provide, within the government set budget. This could be anything from books, maths equipment and computers to school trip transport and outdoor play equipment.
The Friends Committee
We are a friendly bunch and meet on a regular basis to organise fun and exciting events that allow both the pupils and parents alike to fully enjoy raising money for the school.
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Our Constitution
As a charity we are governed by our constitution. Find it here. |
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Where does the money go?
Having spoken to teachers, school leadership, governors and parents, it’s clear there are some key priorities for what we fund and what we hope to fund.
Regular contributions
Key Projects
Having spoken to teachers, school leadership, governors and parents, it’s clear there are some key priorities for what we fund and what we hope to fund.
Regular contributions
- School Trip Transport Costs & Subsidies (e.g. PGL, Swimming, Pantomime coach travel etc.): around £1650 per year.
- Extra Classroom Resources (funds allocated to class teachers): £1000 per year.
Key Projects
- IT - this year, our focus is on upgrading the school’s IT equipment (see below).
- Outdoor Play – Adventure Trail on the back field and Foundation Play area.
IT Equipment Upgrade Project 2020
Our fundraising focus this year (aside from the regular contributions) is to raise the money needed to replace some of our ageing IT equipment and if possible, provide some additional equipment such as a class set of iPads. Here is an idea of what we’d like to provide the School:
Interactive Whiteboards
Some of our interactive whiteboards are becoming obsolete technology and really need replacing/upgrading. A new whiteboard costs around £1800. We plan to gradually replace all current whiteboards, starting with the classes in greatest need.
Positive benefits of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) in classroom learning:
One Class Set of iPads
Fifteen iPads would allow for one device between two pupils, when using them as part of whole class learning. Touchscreen tablet devices in the classroom can provide opportunities for students to work and excel at their own level and pace. Our teachers can also use apps and games to make learning more personalised to fit an individual pupils’ progress. A new 10” iPad costs around £300 but we are also interested in refurbished devices – if you or anyone you know have any suggestions about sourcing these, please do get in touch.
Our fundraising focus this year (aside from the regular contributions) is to raise the money needed to replace some of our ageing IT equipment and if possible, provide some additional equipment such as a class set of iPads. Here is an idea of what we’d like to provide the School:
Interactive Whiteboards
Some of our interactive whiteboards are becoming obsolete technology and really need replacing/upgrading. A new whiteboard costs around £1800. We plan to gradually replace all current whiteboards, starting with the classes in greatest need.
Positive benefits of Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) in classroom learning:
- Children LOVE using technology! So what better way to get them engaged in their learning?
- It’s fun! Children love coming up to the boards and moving things around or writing on the boards
- Increases teacher-student engagement
- There are so many amazing resources made for interactive boards; how about being able to demonstrate graphs accurately on a scaled board, the children being able to come up and draw the points on themselves and adding lines of best fit; astounding Science resources that bring practicals to life that are simply not possible in a small classroom; phonics fun for the little ones to help their reading…it’s endless!
- Can be easily adapted to help learners of all abilities
- Interactive whiteboards bring subjects to life and give the teachers the advanced technology needed to better prepare our children in a technological world.
One Class Set of iPads
Fifteen iPads would allow for one device between two pupils, when using them as part of whole class learning. Touchscreen tablet devices in the classroom can provide opportunities for students to work and excel at their own level and pace. Our teachers can also use apps and games to make learning more personalised to fit an individual pupils’ progress. A new 10” iPad costs around £300 but we are also interested in refurbished devices – if you or anyone you know have any suggestions about sourcing these, please do get in touch.
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Outdoor Play Spaces
FS Playground - let's get a new bridge & reconnect those towers! The Foundation Stage playground at the front of the school is nearly ten years old and whilst it is still good condition, the Friends will be applying for grant funding and fundraising to refurbish the current play equipment & sand pit and add new opportunities for learning/play (e.g. additional raised beds for growing plants & vegetables, seating area for outdoor learning, etc.). Adventure Trail (back field) 2020 This is a project that has been a few years in the fundraising but we are excited to announce that, thanks to all your generous help, contributions and donations, the Friends, together with a small grant, have been able to fund the new Adventure Trail. This replaces the old, decaying trail on the back field – the design of the new trail is shown in the picture (right). |
Adventure trails are a great way of providing children with varied physical challenges. They improve co-ordination, strength, stamina, core stability, agility and balance. Whilst individual activities can be used on their own, creating a course with a series of challenges increases interest and sense of achievement.
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Easy Fundraising
If you ever shop online, please be sure to sign up for Easy Fundraising, in aid of Appleton Primary School. By using Easy Fundraising as a gateway to your purchasing, you can raise funds for the School at no cost to you! The online retailers donate to Appleton Primary School on your behalf, every time you shop. Hundreds of well-known retailers are registered with Easy Fundraising.
To sign up (it’s completely free), please go to easyfundraising.org.uk and find Appleton Primary School. You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally, but simply by using the links from the Easy Fundraising site or App first, each purchase you make will generate a cash back donation.
If you ever shop online, please be sure to sign up for Easy Fundraising, in aid of Appleton Primary School. By using Easy Fundraising as a gateway to your purchasing, you can raise funds for the School at no cost to you! The online retailers donate to Appleton Primary School on your behalf, every time you shop. Hundreds of well-known retailers are registered with Easy Fundraising.
To sign up (it’s completely free), please go to easyfundraising.org.uk and find Appleton Primary School. You still shop directly with each retailer as you would normally, but simply by using the links from the Easy Fundraising site or App first, each purchase you make will generate a cash back donation.
