Annual Fundraising & Social Events
These events are FOSMAS' regular events and main fundraisers. We really need, and welcome your help and support in making these a great success. Please contact your Class Reps if you would like any more information or can help in any way. We are waiting to hear from you!!!
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Autumn TermWELCOME DRINKS Our first event of the year. All FOSMAS members are invited to welcome new parents and members of staff. It is a casual, fun night where we get to meet each other, ask questions and share one or two drinks. THE CHRISTMAS FAIR This event is held at SMA Church and takes place on a Friday from 3.00pm the week before the Christmas Break. All FOSMAS members, their friends and families are warmly invited. A traditional Christmas fair held after school in the school, with Santa in attendance, raffle, toys, books, mince pies and mulled wine. |
THE FOSMAS CHRISTMAS PARTY
This event is for the children and is held at the School and takes place towards the end of term at 1.30pm.
It is an afternoon full of fun just as we break up for Christmas!
There is no charge/ticket to attend this event.
Spring Term
FOSMAS AGM
This event is held at the School and takes place on a midweek evening. Our financial year runs alongside the academic year - September to August. The FOSMAS committee will present a review of the past fundraising year, the final accounts and report new fundraising targets. Mr Primrose will be present to talk to parents about new initiatives. Come along and chat with the parents and FOSMAS committee members over a glass of wine. Drinks and nibbles are served, and there is no charge/ticket to attend this event. |
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THE FOSMAS QUIZ NIGHT
This event takes place on a week day evening early in the Spring Term, in the school hall. Teachers and friends make up teams of 8 to pit their wits against the Quiz master. The questions are divided into various topics, e.g., film, sport, current affairs, celebrity gossip etc.; so there should be something for everyone. You bring your own picnic suppers to share (organised by the table host), knives, forks and plates to share, and pencils/pens. We provide you with glasses and drinks to fill them at our FOSMAS "donations bar" where we have specially selected fine wines, beer and soft drinks…..all proceeds go to FOSMAS. This is a great social event, and gives us the chance to ‘eat, drink and be merry’ away from the school gate.
This event is ticketed - collection is coordinated by the table host.
This event takes place on a week day evening early in the Spring Term, in the school hall. Teachers and friends make up teams of 8 to pit their wits against the Quiz master. The questions are divided into various topics, e.g., film, sport, current affairs, celebrity gossip etc.; so there should be something for everyone. You bring your own picnic suppers to share (organised by the table host), knives, forks and plates to share, and pencils/pens. We provide you with glasses and drinks to fill them at our FOSMAS "donations bar" where we have specially selected fine wines, beer and soft drinks…..all proceeds go to FOSMAS. This is a great social event, and gives us the chance to ‘eat, drink and be merry’ away from the school gate.
This event is ticketed - collection is coordinated by the table host.
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Summer Term
CHILDREN'S SPONSORED FUN RUN
This event is run on a Saturday morning in mid May, in Holland Park Sports Field. Every child at St Mary Abbots is encouraged to attend this really fun event. FOSMAS are registered with Just Giving which enables the children to have fun creating their very own internet sponsorship page they can send around to their families all over the world! Get sponsored for each lap you run of a circuit set up in Holland Park Sports Field, between 9.30am - 12.30pm. Drinks and snacks are available (for a small donation) for the participants and guests/supporters! |
FOSMAS SUMMER DRINKS PARTY
This event is held on a midweek evening in mid June in Mother Emma's beautiful garden. All FOSMAS members are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a social evening with parents past and present, and teachers. Evening Drinks and a light Supper are available (for a small donation).
This event is ticketed.
THE SUMMER FAIR
This event is an all day event which takes place on a Saturday in July. Come and enjoy a traditional summer fair, with BBQ, Auction, Pimms Tent, Tea and Cakes, Toy stalls, Coconut shy, and so much more! Maybe you could volunteer to help set up or clear up? Or have a new stall idea?
A major fundraising element of the Summer Fete is our Auction of really amazing "high-end" items and promises. Is there anything you can think of to donate? We're on the lookout for prizes for our children and adult raffle and auction. In the past we’ve had donations of designer handbags, beauty products, vouchers for a spa or a meal in a restaurant etc . These are often things that people can get from their workplace or from friends and family members. You might also have a skill you’d like to raffle or auction... for example cooking a dinner party, baking a cake, hosting a children’s party or babysitting etc. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is. Please just get in touch if you can think of anything you could give.
If you’re able to help please email [email protected]
This event is held on a midweek evening in mid June in Mother Emma's beautiful garden. All FOSMAS members are warmly invited to come along and enjoy a social evening with parents past and present, and teachers. Evening Drinks and a light Supper are available (for a small donation).
This event is ticketed.
THE SUMMER FAIR
This event is an all day event which takes place on a Saturday in July. Come and enjoy a traditional summer fair, with BBQ, Auction, Pimms Tent, Tea and Cakes, Toy stalls, Coconut shy, and so much more! Maybe you could volunteer to help set up or clear up? Or have a new stall idea?
A major fundraising element of the Summer Fete is our Auction of really amazing "high-end" items and promises. Is there anything you can think of to donate? We're on the lookout for prizes for our children and adult raffle and auction. In the past we’ve had donations of designer handbags, beauty products, vouchers for a spa or a meal in a restaurant etc . These are often things that people can get from their workplace or from friends and family members. You might also have a skill you’d like to raffle or auction... for example cooking a dinner party, baking a cake, hosting a children’s party or babysitting etc. It doesn’t matter how big or small it is. Please just get in touch if you can think of anything you could give.
If you’re able to help please email [email protected]
