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Friends of Hoylandswaine School  (FOHS)

This is our active and enthusiastic PTA which meets throughout the school year and organizes social events for parents and children, raising money for extra equipment in school or little luxuries such as leaving presents for Y6 or a visit from Father Christmas in December.

All parents automatically become members when their child starts school.
The group meets every first Wednesday of the month at 8 pm at the Rose and Crown Pub in Hoylandswaine. Don't worry if you can't make it to the meetings, you can pass on suggestions and ideas to any FOHS member, you can find a list of representatives for your child's class further down this page.
We also welcome everybody who could spare a little time to help at events, such as setting up stalls or baking or selling buns, etc.

Fundraising events have included the Pancake races with bun and toy sale in February, the Pig Race night in March 2009 (we raised around £ 1000.00)
Other events included parents' night out and the exhibition of the children's mother's day canvasses at the Cooper Gallery in Barnsley.

 

We helped the children practise May Pole dancing in preparation for the May Day celebrations in the village in 2010.  

 

 

 

A recent activity in school was arranged and supported by some of the parents who came in to help the children make Father's Day gifts.

 


THE CHRISTMAS FAIR IN NOVEMBER WAS A GREAT SUCCESS - WE RAISED £ 500.00!

BARN DANCE

This was a fantastic event - supported by the whole community.  A great night of dancing to a live band.  The hog roast went down well and a raffle was also held.  The total raised from the evening was £3,000.  A special thank you to the Spenceleys and everyone who supported this event.      

 

ANOTHER FUNDRAISING EVENT:

On Thursday 19th November FOHS  arranged a Christmas Craft Fair. Guests enjoyed home made minced pies and a glass of mulled wine.   Plenty of ideas for Christmas gifts and a Christmas flower demonstration by Hacketts the Florist - try this at home!

FOHS have funded playground equipment, cameras for the classroom, after school clubs , and will make funds available for individual classes should the need arise, we will also support school trips to make sure children do not loose  out on valuable learning experiences.

Please don't forget to check the event and news pages  for further events throughout the year and let us know about any ideas or connections you might have to help  support our school.