Friends of Downsview

A very warm welcome from the Friends of Downsview

Every parent/ carer with children at the school automatically becomes a member of our wonderful team and we welcome any parent/ carer to support us on our mission to raise funds for Downsview Primary School and build a stronger community. We aim to support the teachers in their role to provide a stimulating environment and enhance the children's learning experience by fundraising and organising social and community events. The money raised helps to pay for extra school equipment and activities. We also work alongside the school's Junior Governors to have 'pupil voice' on our spending. Our team is a great way to meet people and play an active role in your child's schooling experience. It doesn't require a huge amount of time, a regular commitment or any special training.

Our Committee members are:

Chair: Gemma

Secretary: Beatrix

Treasurer: Sasha

Staff representative: Nikki Gray, Senior Assistant Head Teacher

If you are interested in joining, or would like to find out more, then please contact us using our e-mail address: Friends@downsview.croydon.sch.uk.

The Circus

Mother's day Gift Shop

Our Mother's day gift shop was great and the children loved every part of it. They got to create a card and personalised sticker for their gift and choose a gift that they think their mum will love. Thanks to all of those who bought gifts. We raised over £300! This will go towards out Key Stage 1 playground equipment.

Mr Blake Aldridge

Opening our outdoor gym equipment at the Winter Fair

Spring Disco 2023

Our new events page- Click here for all events and payments

Friends of Downsview

Events/Letters

Easyfundraising.com

Help us raise money for free! It's easy! Did you know that whenever you buy anything online or in store you could be collecting free donations for Downsview? Many companies, such as Amazon, Sainsburys, John Lewis, Tesco and M&S, plus thousands more, will make a FREE donation to us every time you shop with them online.

What do you need to do?

Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/downsview and join for free.
Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising to find the site your want (e.g. Amazon) and start shopping.
After you have checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Downsview Primary chool for no extra cost. There are no hidden charges. The price you pay will be exactly the same as if you had gone to the retailer's website directly.
It also works when you are out shopping on the high street - just register your credit card online first.

Match Funding

Many UK companies will match the money that is raised by PTA fundraising initiatives if their employees are parents of pupils who attend a school with a PTA/ Friends team. Please check with your employer if they provide match funding and let us know. Match funding can greatly enhance Downsview PTA fundraising!

Downsview Primary School Educational Trust Fund - Charity No. 1000742

The Downsview Primary School Educational Trust Fund's charitable objectives are to advance the education of Downsview pupils. The Fund may be used to develop more extended relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school and to provide and assist in the provision of facilities to enhance education at the school, not normally provided by the Local Education Authority.

Our Events for this Year so far........