Coaley C of E Primary Academy is well supported by a very active "Friends" group called FOCS (Friends of Coaley School).
The Friends of Coaley School (FOCS) was formed with the dual aim of providing close liaison between parents and school and to raise funds to buy extra items for school. Every parent of a child at school is automatically part of the Friends group.
It is very well supported, and the parents involved have, over the years, put in a great deal of effort to both increase parent/school understanding and raising money.
A whole range of events have raised thousands of pounds for use throughout the school. The biggest events are CoaleyFest, held in June and our wonderful firework display, held in November.
FOCS has donated money to purchase a variety of items for school over the year. These purchases include;
- 20 i-Pads, protective cases and a secure storage/charging trolley. This resource has been invaluable to the learning of all pupils in the school.
- A new playground for the children to enjoy.
- A whole school visit to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham to watch the panto.
- Annual purchase of ice creams for the whole school at the end of every academic year
- Purchase of our school banner which we use at competitive sporting events
- The creation of a school allotment by FOCS has transformed an area of the school grounds and allowed the children to develop their gardening skills and their knowledge of healthy eating. There are further plans to extend this area into a 'Spiritual Garden' where children can grow things, marvel and reflect in peace.
FOCS
Please come along and support FOCS, they raise an amazing amount of money which goes directly to all of the children at Coaley. New parents are always welcome.
Please come along and support FOCS, they raise an amazing amount of money which goes directly to all of the children at Coaley. New parents are always welcome.