The Grampound Times
Summer 2006 (Edition 42 - Carnival Edition)
Our community in Cornwall
Pre GRAMPOUND with CREED SCHOOL PFA
I have always believed that schools are a huge part of village life and play an even more important role in bringing small communities together, this extends across all generations from toddler groups through to grandparents. In Grampound we are doubly lucky to not only have a tremendous community but a school that has recently been listed in the top three best performing primary schools in west Cornwall.
During the early part of this year I was very privileged in being voted in as the chair for the school PFA (parents & friends association). This has been a great opportunity to meet other parents in the area as well as more local residents. I also feel very blessed to have taken on this position at a time when the school is going through such great changes, completion of the school extension for one and more recently the school garden which the PFA committee members have worked tirelessly to complete, creating a fantastic new resource for the children. The school is also in the process of hoping to obtain new computer equipment for the two classes. Again the PFA are aiming to add to the total raised by the school to enable a new interactive white board to be purchased, this will again further resources and access to teaching material. We still have a way to go with fundraising and with this in mind we have planned events running up to Christmas.
7 th July - 1.30pm Garden & School open day.
The new garden will be officially opened and a Traditional fete with cream teas being served.
Winner of children’s gardening competition will be Announced.
30 th September - PFA Craft Fair - Village hall. This will be a day of Crafts, games and displays with a made in Cornwall Theme, Refreshments will be available.
11 th November - Pre Season Gala Ball - The Rosevine Hotel, Portscatho,
This event is again open to all, a Fabulous black tie do! Tickets only £19.50pp
To include exquisite Canapés style finger buffet, Music by one of Cornwall’s leading Jazz trios The Simon Latarche Trio. The evening will also host a raffle and auction of promises to raise funds for the school ICT equipment.
December - Wine and Wisdom night, Village hall date tbc.
Fun quiz evening open to all for Christmas
If you would like regular information regarding the PFA and our upcoming events please do not hesitate to contact me, Sarah Butter on 01726-883601 or via email on sarah@rodgers17.freeserve.co.uk. Please remember this is a parents and friends of the school association and all are very welcome to attend the meetings and contribute in any way. Tickets to the ball are available either through me, the school or the Grampound Shop and post office. May I take this opportunity again in thanking everyone for there continued support and a particular mention to all the fantastic committee members for giving so much of there time and hard work.
The PFA would be grateful for any donations for the auction to be held at the Gala Pre season Ball. If you would like to contribute in any way please contact Sarah Butter on 01726 - 883601 all donors will be published in our auction catalogue on the night. We will also accept postal bids please contact us for more details regarding this and a catalogue. Many thanks again for your continued support.
© 2006 Grampound with Creed Parish Council