Christmas is now well behind us for another year, but just time to reflect on the Christmas Bazaar, held on a cold Friday afternoon early in December. Once again, it was a hugely successful event with a steady stream of visitors to Santa’s Grotto from start to finish. Let’s hope that the secret wishes of all those children came true for them on Christmas morning when their sacks were opened. Taking pride of place in the school library area was our offering for the villages ‘Angels for Advent’ event held in the Church at the start of advent. The toy & cake stalls, the school Christmas choir were all appreciated by those who braved the cold and came to support.

As we have done for a couple of years now, we ran a family Beetle Drive on Saturday 26th January. We now have a core of well practiced players who have been for the last couple of years, so the Beetle Drive seems to be developing into one of those FOJORPS regulars – a bit like the Quiz (April 12th) and the Children’s Discos (February 23rd.) It felt like an Abel family stitch up on the night with both the adult and children’s titles being snapped up by Richard and Matthew respectively – well done – an incentive for the rest to try a bit harder next time! A big thanks has to go to Etwall Take Away who supplied the Fish & Chip supper for about 60 people.

With the success of the events that have been organised by FOJORPS, we have a significant sum of money that has accrued over the months for us to be able to give to the school. Mr Bateman and his team are eager to get their hands on the money, looking to spend it wisely to benefit all the children – play equipment, sensory garden and IT equipment are all on the list of things being considered.

Dates for your diary……….

+ Saturday 23rd February Children’s Discos
+ Saturday 12th April Fun Quiz
+ Saturday 7th Jun Community Day ’08

Watch out for posters with more details closer to the dates!

The current FOJORPS committee is:- Sarah Abel; Adam McLoughlin; Sue McLoughlin; Shaun Carlton-Greaves; Richard Abel; Kate Bailey; Karen Furzeman; Joanne Pendleton; Rachel Reilly; Wanda Russell; Liz Simnett; Julie Snelling; Jenny Winfieldale

For more information on FOJORPS or its activities, you can contact the Committee through the school office.

Adam McLoughlin
On behalf of FOJORPS

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Last updated: 15 March 2008