Friends of Dringhouses School

Friends of Dringhouses Primary school is the name of our PTA (parent teacher association) which is a registered charity (RCN: 1095280). The committee can be contacted via their email address: friends@dringhouses.co.uk or approached in person at school.

The Friends are an active group of parents, teachers and community members. All parents/carers of children in school are automatically members and the association is managed by a committee of elected parents/carers and teachers. Any number of parents/carers can be elected on to the committee and any parent can join in FODS activities. There is no joining fee or membership card. FODS organises a variety of educational and social functions during the year, as well as fundraising for extra items for the school.

Parents and teachers can approach the committee to request funding (or partial funding) for any project that will be of direct benefit to the students. More information is available from our FODS Funding Criteria document.

The Committee

The current committee as of 2.10.24 is as follows:

Chair – Rachel Stevens & Rachel Corry

Secretary: Sally Evans
Treasurer: Jen Goforth

Communication Secretary: Chia Suan Chong
Ordinary Members: Kate Newman, Megan Burrows
Teacher Representative: Clare Clarke & Sarah Murray

Patron

Patron is an honorary title that has no constitutional responsibilities, meaning they can not
vote at Committee meetings. However, they may be invited to address members or to represent the Association on formal occasions or when seeking public support.

Patron: Paul Laycock & Mary-Kate Swiers

FODS Meetings 

Are held half termly and everyone is welcome to come along. Refreshments are provided and new ideas are always welcome!  If you have any great ideas but are unable to attend the meeting please do pass them on to any of the committee members, or email friends@dringhouses.co.uk.