Our Recent Achievements
As a result of the amazing support we receive from parents, staff and the local community, our fundraising has enabled us to support Woodlea in a variety of ways. Here are our recent highlights.
Speakers
FOWS have bought a high spec speaker for Woodlea, costing £565.00. These will be used for a variety of things at school, including outdoor PE lessons, Special events such as sports day, and celebration
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Talk Through Stories (RWI) Texts
FOWS purchased (£130) the key texts for the Talk Through Stories scheme, which is part of the Read Write Inc phonics programme of study. Talk Through Stories is for all children, but it is especially for children who do not come from a language rich home. It is designed to extend and deepen
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Easter Eggs for All!
On the last day of this term every child will be gifted an Easter egg from FOWS. While we support Woodlea’s Healthy Eating ethos, as a group of parents we feel that our children will be far more likely to make healthy life choices if they understand that these foods are ok if eaten as a special
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Play Equipment
Some of the funds (£290) raised via our Christmas 2023 activities was used to fund the purchase of some super fun, new playground resources for KS2 to use at break times. (The lower years have also been using them as part of their PE lessons too.) This equipment will increase opportunities for
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Rekenreks
In the autumn term (2023) FOWS were pleased to give Woodlea £295 to fund the purchase of 2 class sets (60) of Rekenreks. If you’re wondering… Rekenreks are "a hands-on maths teaching resource used to help children visualise and learn essential early years maths principles. These include
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Year 6 Leavers Hoodies
Every year FOWS purchase a Leavers Hoody for the Year 6 pupils leaving the school. We wish the class of 2024 the very best of luck at their secondary
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Our new shed!
The old FOWS storage shed was becoming increasingly less fit for purpose... There were mice. There was damp. There was mould... And it was getting to the point that our stock, equipment and resources were going to be spoilt which would in turn effect our events and activities. Additionally,
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EYFS Outdoor Play Equipment
FOWS are delighted to have been able to fund the purchase (£399.97) of a selection of water play and mud kitchen equipment for Hedgehog Class. These resources will further enhance Woodlea's provision for the children's communication and language development, and understanding of the world arond
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Hi-Vis Vests
As a result of the sucess of our Be Bright Be Seen disco, FOWS were able to fund the purchase of 120 Hi-Vis jackets. This is enough for a whole key stage to wear while on their annual school trips, increasing the safety of the pupils by making them more visable to staff, parent helpers and
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Chromebooks
Last year, with your support, we raised £5152.12!! In the summer of 2022 FOWS funded the purchase 13 Chromebooks for the school. This means that there are now enough for a whole class, so every child will have their own device when doing ICT work at school. This will allow maximum opportunity
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