FHS Shool Developemnt Fund
You will be aware from news headlines, schools are facing increasing financial pressures in the light of a variety of government changes nationally. As a result, schools must make difficult spending decisions and, with central funding alone, they are unable to support some of their more aspirational projects to enrich the school experience of their students and support the wider community.
Parents of older students will recall that, until 2012, Formby High School welcomed donations to the ‘School Fund’ from parents on an annual basis to help them raise funds for specific projects (for example, purchasing a new minibus). The school suspended this fundraising to enable them to review, reflect and rethink their approach, and consider how they can better involve and serve the community with funds raised.
This spring they are launching the ‘School Development Fund’ to encourage members of the local community, including parents and family members, to support specific school community projects. This support may be in the form of one-off donations, regular monthly giving, or a range of other opportunities.
Their initial project is aimed at the redevelopment of the current school library (the Reading Room) into a state-of-the-art Library and Learning Innovation Centre. This facility will not only foster the students’ love of books, learning and communication but also aims to open its doors to the wider community (for example, primary schools, local book clubs and the elderly).
Their fundraising target is an ambitious £150,000 and, to kick start the campaign, they are delighted that their PTA, the Friends of Formby High School, has donated £10,000. They are also working tirelessly to submit bids for additional sources of funding. They are confident that, with this and the support of donations from the school community, they will be able to create dynamic, innovative and exciting spaces for the students and the local community.
They invite you to read more about their plans in a brochure available to download on the school website and encourage you to watch the following video to hear members of the school community explain their vision for this first exciting project.
They would like to emphasise that any donations, no matter how small, will be gratefully received and put to good use to help them achieve their ambition.
video https://youtu.be/UVCsZiNWE2c via @YouTube
