Friends of Dalmain
Welcome!
The Friends of Dalmain was founded to provide a link between home and school. It works in a variety of ways to strengthen connections between all members of the school community and provide opportunities for parents and staff to enrich all aspects of school life.
As parents and carers we are all automatically members of FoD and we would love you all to participate as much as you can so we can make a significant and positive impact on our children’s experiences at Dalmain.
Our Goal
Our goal is to raise funds through flagship events such as the Summer and Christmas Fairs, other fundraising activities and regular cake and uniform sales which enable us to contribute financially to the school. FoD funds lots of little extras throughout the year which enhance the learning experiences of our children. We have a funding system which enables school staff to put in requests for support and bids are considered by a wider panel of FoD members.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FOD WEBSITE
Who We Are
Our committee consists of some official members, but behind the scenes we have the support from a fantastic group of unofficial committee members who help us with specific tasks as well as the parent community of Dalmain.
Our previous chair has left the school, so we are hoping to swear in a new chair and some new members at the AGM on Monday September 23rd 2024
The elected FoD members are:
- Amy Fox Co-treasurer: Amy’s children are in Year 5 & 4
- Miriam Walden Co-treasurer: Miriam’s son is in Year 3
- Katie Whitney Fundraising events lead: Katie’s children are Year 3 & 5
- Anna Stern Secretary: Anna’s daughter is in Year 2
- Zori General member: Zori has children in Yr 3 & Yr1
Unofficial members:
- Debbie Hemsbury; Uniform lead and raffle
- Philip McGonigal; Library refurb and Event food lead, Phil’s son is in Year 3
- Natacha Bisarre; EcoFoD committee link, Natacha’s son is in Year 2
- Natallia Tanko (Tonka); EcoFoD Lead,Tonka’s sons are in Year 5 & Year 2 & Year 4
Eco-FoD
Eco-FoD was started by Natacha and Tonka to provide members of FoD opportunities to support the school with a focus on nature. The idea stemmed from a passion to help support the school in delivering a valuable space for outdoor play with real interaction with nature within the school grounds.
If you are interested in supporting these ideas please get in touch with FoD via email or social media.
We are actively looking for anyone who has good knowledge of gardening who would be keen to help with one or two gardening events per year, on the school grounds. If this sounds like you please get in touch!
How You Can Get Involved
In order to deliver exciting events and creative activities, we’re always looking for more help. We understand that people have busy lives and the prospect of taking on a formal FoD role might seem daunting. However, there are different ways to get involved with FoD.
If you have some time to support short-term projects or if you have specific skills you can offer us on an occasional basis that’s brilliant too!
On the committee itself…
- Our chair left this year so we are looking for someone new to take on the role. This description is helpful. The role works well shared between two people, and is well suited to someone organised who is good at delegating.
- Anyone with writing, social media or event planning skills would be welcomed with open arms…
Or just in general…
- Bake for the bake sales, or help set up, sell or pack away
- Uniform sales - help tidy the cupboard, or set up, sell or pack away. See the pdf below for more info about uniform sales
- Hunt down or apply for any grants that could help the school
- Plan an event like a quiz or concert with our admin's help to back you up
- Come to a coffee morning to share your ideas (dates below)
- Help us keep the website up to date if you’re good at that
- Help find or donate raffle prizes
- Use your unique skills to run a specific stall at a fair (Photography booth? Carrot recorder making? Face painting? Paper snap bomb making?)
If you’d like to find out more about getting involved, please see below for ways to contact us.
Get In Touch!
There are several ways to get in touch. We’re a friendly bunch and always up for a chat in the playground or you can ask your class rep to drop us a WhatsAp.
You can email friendsofdalmain@gmail.com or visit our social media sites.
We help out with the class whatsap groups (but are not responsible for them). If you need any help do send us an email.
Click here for Facebook
Click here for Instagram
Thanks so much for your support,
Your Friends of Dalmain Committee
CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE FOD FACEBOOK PAGE
Recent Projects FoD funded in 2022-23
- Huge improvements to the playground including installing the log climbing frame and the quiet area outside the Headteacher’s office
- Trees for KS1 and Reception playgrounds, and Street Trees in Grove Close
- Play equipment for Reception playground
- Philosophy lessons for KS2
- Financial support for the residential trips
- New storage shed for PE equipment
- New bin storage area
- Plants and planters around the playground
- New skins for the Djembe drums
- 150th Anniversary gifts for all pupils
- KS2 end of year discos
- Contribution to Yr6 leaver hoodies
- Dalmaniac newspaper printing
Events Coming Up
We try to do a bake sale on the last Friday before a half term or holiday, and to run uniform sales early in a new term. If you would like to get involved in either of those please email friendsofdalmain@gmail.com
We also try to do a coffee morning on the first Friday of each month in the food tech room behind the downstairs hall.
FoD Event Calender
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October |
Friday |
4-Oct-2024 |
9:00: AM |
Coffee morning |
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October |
Friday |
4-Oct-2024 |
9:00: AM |
Coffee morning |
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Thursday |
17-Oct-2024 |
3:15: PM |
Community Event |
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Friday |
25-Oct-2024 |
3:00 PM |
Second hand uniform sale |
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Friday |
25-Oct-2024 |
3:45 PM |
Halloween disco |
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Friday |
25-Oct-2024 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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Friday |
25-Oct-2024 |
9:00: AM |
First deadline to hand in Xmas card designs |
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November |
Monday |
4 Nov 2024 |
9:00 AM |
Final deadline to hand in Xmas card designs |
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Friday |
8 Nov 2024 |
9:00: AM |
Coffee morning |
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Saturday |
30-Nov-2024 |
12:00: PM |
Christmas Fair |
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December |
Tuesday |
3-Dec-2024 |
7:30: PM |
Wreath Workshop |
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Friday |
6-Dec-2024 |
9:00: AM |
Coffee morning |
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Thursday |
19-Dec-2024 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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January |
Friday |
3-Jan-2025 |
9:00: AM |
Coffee morning |
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Friday |
10-Jan-2025 |
3:00: PM |
TBC second hand uniform sale |
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February |
Friday |
7 Feb 0205 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Friday |
14-Feb-2025 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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March |
Friday |
7 Mar 2025 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Friday |
28-Mar-2025 |
7:30: PM |
Music night |
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April |
Friday |
4-Apr-2025 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Friday |
4-Apr-2025 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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May |
Friday |
2 May 2025 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Friday |
23-May-2025 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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Friday |
23-May-2025 |
3:00: PM |
TBC second hand uniform sale |
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June |
Friday |
6 June 2025 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Saturday |
28-Jun-2025 |
12:00: PM |
Summer Fair |
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July |
Friday |
4 July 2025 |
9:00 AM |
Coffee morning |
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Tuesday |
22-Jul-2025 |
3:15: PM |
Bake sale |
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September
Monday 23rd September 9am: FoD AGM in the downstairs hall
October
Friday October 25th after school: Halloween disco in the downstairs hall
November
Saturday November 30th 12pm – 3pm: Christmas Fair
Others to be confirmed
Thursday 17th October 3.15 – 5.15pm: Community Event in the downstairs hall
Tuesday 3rd December 7.30pm: Wreath making workshop in the downstairs hall
Friday 24th Jan 7.30pm: Quiz in the downstairs hall
Friday 28th March 7.30pm: Dalmain Music Night in the downstairs hall
Saturday June 29th 12pm – 3pm: Summer Fair
Expenditure 2022-23
- Project Playground - Calm Area: £13,530
- Reading sheds: £1,628
- Wildlife garden pond: £3,235
- Other: coach for nursery trip, Christmas gifts for fair