Welcome Friends of Waldegrave!
Welcome to Friends of Waldegrave, the heart of our school community! We are a dedicated group of parents and supporters committed to enhancing the educational experience for all students at Waldegrave School. Through our various initiatives and events, we strive to foster a strong sense of community, support academic and extracurricular programs, and enrich the overall school environment.
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Our Mission & Goals:
At Friends of Waldegrave, our mission is to support and enhance the educational opportunities available to all students. We aim to achieve this by:
- Providing financial support for school programs and initiatives.
- Organising events and activities that promote parent involvement and engagement.
- Fostering a sense of community among students, parents, and staff.
- Recognising and celebrating the achievements of our school community.
Support our school, transform our future!
Your generosity is the heartbeat of our vibrant school community. Together, we can empower our children's education and shape their future at Waldegrave.
Why Donate?
By giving regularly through Kindlink, you're not just making a donation – you're investing in the extraordinary potential of every student at Waldegrave. For the cost of a cup of coffee a week, you can make a monumental impact on the quality of education provided here.
What's in it for You?
- Stay anonymous, if you prefer
- Convenient one-time address entry for Gift Aid
- Keep your credit/debit card points or cash back
What's in it for us?
- Minimized card handling fees
- Automatic monthly Gift Aid collection and settlement
- Streamlined GDPR compliance with no paper trail
What's in it for the School?
- Reduced fees mean more funds for vital resources
- Quicker access to funds with frequent Gift Aid settlement
- Less administrative hassle for school staff
A heartfelt thank you to all our incredible Kindlink donors – you truly are the shining stars of our school! If you haven't donated yet, now's the perfect time to start. Together, we can light up the path to a brighter future for our students.
Stay up-to-date with all the exciting events and programs organised by Friends of Waldegrave. From fundraisers to family nights, there's something for everyone! Check out our upcoming events below and be sure to mark your calendar
Unfortunately we don’t have any future events planned at the moment.
Relive our past events!
Quiz Night
Around £2000 is raised at the annual Quiz night which is usually held in March. Many thanks to all the volunteers who help to make the evening happen and to those parents and teachers who attend, whom without there would be no event.
Comedy Night
Comedy Night is always a roaring success. This is an 18+ event that takes place in the Autumn term. The comedians raise the roof with (raucous) laughter and this year we managed to raise over £3000 for the school. Many thanks to all of you who attend this event, supporting the school whilst enjoying an evening out and even more thanks to our Comedy Night co-ordinator and wonderful team of volunteers.
Christmas Tree Sale
In December we hold our annual Christmas tree sale, selling top quality non-drop Nordmann Fir trees, we also sell festive goodies and treats. 25% from every tree sale goes directly to the Waldegrave School fund. We sold more trees than ever in 2020 and raised £1,330.
Bingo
The PTA presents Bingo Nights in September exclusively for the new Year 7 families, and acts as an icebreaker and an opportunity for newbies to Waldegrave to meet. These are fun, family evenings open to students and their parents.
Summer and Christmas Raffles
The PTA usually hold raffles at Christmas and again in the Summer, these are hugely popular and fabulous fundraisers. The 2021 Christmas Raffle raised an amazing £3755 whilst in the Summer Draw a further £3240 went to the school fund. With thanks to our benefactors who donated prizes (The Ivy Café, Chatora, Ristorante Del Posto, Osteria Pulcinella, WWWT London Wetland Centre, Waterstones, Knights Basketball, Prince Albert pub, Oliver Bonas, Pins & Needles, Real Drinks, Grace and Flora, Richmond and Rose Threatres) as well as many donations from parents.
PTA Refreshments at School Events
The PTA provides drinks and snacks for students and parents at school events such as the Primary Induction Evening, Y7 Welcome Afternoon, Summer and Christmas concerts and Parents' Consultation Meetings and other School Open Evenings. All profits go towards PTA projects such as buying the equipment listed in the section above: ‘How the money is spent!’, so please come and support us.
