Friends of Calverley Parkside

Who are the Friends of Calverley Parkside (FOCP)?

All parents and guardians of pupils at Calverley Parkside Primary School automatically become members of the Friends of Calverley Parkside. We hold regular committee & volunteer meetings to discuss upcoming events, where many enjoy the opportunity to meet other parents and make new friends.

What did we achieve in 2023/24 academic year?

FOCP organised a wide range of fun school and community events, including a Christmas fair; Santa’s grotto; Christmas wreath making; Halloween disco and Summer fair. We raised over £4500, to benefit the children of the school.

What did we fund?

We funded many events and activities, including: Santa’s grotto and a treat for every child; Lego & Art clubs; Playground privacy screening; an extensive donation towards classroom furniture; a contribution to the Year 6 leavers party and a visit from the Easter bunny. Funding was provided to each class to support an art theme week, using fantastic new art materials and enabling the children to learn about various styles and techniques.

We also provided funding for an extensive number of sensory toys, musical instruments and other equipment for all children to enjoy.


What are our plans for 2024/25 academic year?

So far this year we have run the Calverley Parkside Christmas Fair and funded a visit to the school from Santa himself! Going forward, we have many exciting plans and opportunities for fund raising, including: the annual Summer fair and continued funding for our Art and Lego clubs.  We will also repeat our ‘Special Person’ gifts on Mother’s & Father’s Day, after the success of last year, along with continuing our funded visits from the Easter Bunny and year 6 leavers party.

This year, for the first time, we are funding a visit from Wonderdome, who will provide a planetarium experience for all KS1 & KS2 to enjoy, on the topic ‘Space’, in February.

What other opportunities are there for funding provision in the 2024/2025 academic year?

We plan to hold a consultation with the entire school community, including children; parents/ carers and staff to explore ideas for funding opportunities which may benefit our children.

Current opportunities for discussion include (but are not limited to):

1. Further financial contributions to provide classroom accessories & more comfortable furniture.

2. Art provision- funding artists to interact with every child in the school during themed weeks, using fantastic new art materials, and enabling them to learn new styles and techniques.

3. Home economics classes

4. Musical Instrument provision

5. Nursery requirements

6. Board games for wet playtimes

7. Class treats at the end of the school year


None of this funding would be possible without the generosity of parents, families and staff members, who donate generously, both in time and money, throughout the year. In addition, none of the fundraising events could happen without all those who kindly volunteer, to help make them a reality.

We always welcome ideas, feedback and new volunteers, so please do get in touch if you can help in any way, even if just for an hour. We always appreciate help, whether it be with putting on events, making some calls to obtain raffle prizes, or contributions to a meeting!

Get in touch by emailing friendsofcalverleyparkside@gmail.com

Visit us at our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/283659038424877/

We’d love you to get involved and to stay up to date by requesting to join the Facebook group Friends of Calverley Parkside.

We look forward to hearing from you

The FOCP committee