As the Woodhouse Grove PTA, Friends’ main purpose is to get parents together at a wide variety of social and fund-raising events throughout the year. Typical events include the annual Quiz Night, Wine Evening, Ice Skating and Christmas Craft Fair.

The money raised is used to purchase vital equipment for clubs and groups around the school, items that aren’t normally covered by school fees. So without Friends’ donations, students’ experience at The Grove wouldn’t be as rich and varied as it is.

Virtually every area within the school has benefited from donations: the Medical Centre, Theatre, Swim Club, school musicians, sports groups, Climbing Club, Fencing Club, ESOL and many more - plus Friends’ annual Scholarship awards.

The school is keen to encourage parents to support Friends’ events so if you haven’t been to an event, please make the time to come along. The bar is usually open and supper is often included in the ticket price.

www.friendsofwoodhousegrove.co.uk

Friends have their own extensive website with news of all forthcoming events plus slideshows of past events, information on how the money is spent and so on.

Most parents also receive regular updates on activities via email and if you’d like to be added to the mailing list, you can contact Bev Osborne on 0113 2665785 or contact Friends via their website www.friendsofwoodhousegrove.co.uk



Forthcoming Events

Auction of Goods & Promises – Friday 26th March 2010, 7pm, Long Gallery - FREE entry

A fun, family event hosted by a guest auctioneer where everyone is welcome. As always, Friends of Woodhouse Grove need your support!

Can you donate anything to be auctioned e.g. a product or service from your business? Or if you don´t have a business, why not donate your time in some way? Even a promise of a morning´s gardening or a ride to the airport is a great idea and really easy to do! Or just come along and enjoy the Auction. Catalogues will be available early March.

Entry is FREE, the bar will be open and nibbles (crisps, etc) will be provided. Visit the Friends website (see above link) to download more information.