Goldstone Primary School & Little Owls Nursery

All parents, governors and interested members of our community are considered Friends of Goldstone School (FrOGS) and are encouraged to join in with the social and fund raising activities organised by our dedicated and multi-talented PTA committee!

The PTA raises on average £12,000 each year and over the years has provided the school with a climbing wall, picnic benches, a wooden gazebo and books, as well as wide range of audio-visual, stage and IT equipment. In recent years, we have also made significant contributions towards the cost of the school's gardener/horticulturalist - Ruth.  Ruth is currently employed two whole days a week to help maintain and improve the school's extensive outdoor environment, inluding the living classroom, as well as helping to facilitate the school's sustainability curriculum. 

The money raised is therefore instrumental in embellishing the quality of school life for Goldstone's pupils, and it's value really cannot be underestimated. 

Whilst FrOGS is a fundraising charity, it's other focus is to provide cheap, inclusive, fun events for Goldstone children and their families 

Events include:

• School Discos - with the Halloween and February Fiesta discos proving a great hit with the children of all ages!
• Christmas and Summer Fairs - including the famous chocolate and bottle tombolas.
• Pre-loved Uniform Sales - a popular way to pick up school uniform for less, whilst doing your bit for the environment
• An annual Quiz evening - hosted by school staff; these are nights of fun for grown-up family members only.
• Silent Auctions - with fabulous prizes donated by local people and businesses.

To read a copy of the minutes of our most recent AGM, please click here.

Now more than ever, we are looking for new parents, carers and teaching staff to join our band of 'FrOGS'. We hold regular meet-ups and meetings if you are able to commit a few hours per month, but we also welcome any help that can be provided remotely, or just an extra pair of hands to help at one of our events. 

Therefore please email us at frogsptagroup@gmail.com for more information and to join our happy team!

FrOGS have also created a website where you can see more information about upcoming events, meeting minutes and how the FrOGS have spent the money raised. 

Please have a look at frogspta.wordpress.com 

FRIENDS OF GOLDSTONE SCHOOL 

Registered charity

Hove

RCN: 1033153

The FrOGS Pantry is located by the KS1 entry, and is open for everyone at the start and end of each day, Monday to Friday in term time. It stocks uniform, shoes and coats as well as food and other household essentials.

We run on the premise, ‘Take what you need, give what you can’. Should you wish to donate, you can leave your donations in bags in the Pantry. We request only food, household products and good quality uniform, coats and shoes.

In order to manage donations and keep the space accessible, we are sending out a request for help; Are you able to give 20-30 minutes once a week after morning drop off to manage donations and keep The Pantry stocked? If so, please email the FrOGS directly to let them know of your availability: frogsptagroup@gmail.com

The FrOGS will also be holding a uniform sale in the near future, date and time to be advised. There is no charge, but should you wish to leave a donation, there will be a tub for cash as well as someone on hand with a card reader for those who prefer to do so electronically.