Friends of Kilmorie

Thank you to everyone to helped us set up, took a stall, cleaned up and joined in for the Summer Fair.  The inflatables went down a treat, as did the Bubble Tea and of course – the Aperol Spritz! We couldn’t have done it without everyone’s help.  We’ve totted up the figures and you helped us raise a whopping  £4969  What a great day and what a fabulous community you are! Watch our short video to see some highlights from the day Thanks again for all your support

  Thank you for an amazing year!  Together, we’ve raised...  £33,950 This year has been so much fun and we’ve finished another set of successful events thanks to the support from our amazing community. As you may know, Emma our Chair, Hayley our Creative Lead, Ian our Treasurer and Helena Deputy Chair and Comms (that’s me!) are stepping down after two years we’re really proud of! We wanted to say a big thank you to our lovely committee members for their support, to Dennis and the teachers for getting behind us, and to all of you for getting involved and being so supportive of the FoK fundraising efforts! We’re absolutely chuffed that we’ve topped our record from last year and we’re able to hand over a healthy pot for the school to utilise next year. Dennis is looking at where best to spend the money you helped us raise and in September the new team should be able to share the plan! As a reminder - here is where last year’s funds were used. A final call befo...

Wow - what an amazing community! We raised a record amount this year. Our final figure was  £5,169 This is truly a record amount and we can't thank you enough! We'll talk to the Early Years Team and let you know that what they plan to use the funds for in our next newsletter. It was a fabulous day, here's a little video to remind you.  WATCH HERE

We need you! Friends of Kilmorie (FOK) is small team of volunteers and over the last two years, the current team has had an amazing time creating fundraising events we’re all really proud of. At the end of this academic year, Emma, our Chair, Helena, our Deputy Chair and Comms Lead and Hayley, our Creative Lead are stepping down and their roles need replacing.    What we do FoK has been in existence since the 1990s and is a registered charity. Last year we raised over £31,000 allowing us to fund the new OPAL play equipment, iPads, the new sandpit, school trips and much more! By the end of this academic year we will have hosted six events including the flagship Winter Fair and Summer Party, alongside smaller events such as the parents’ and kids’ disco. All of these contribute to our school’s vibrant culture and community. With budgets down and costs up, it’s a great opportunity to get involved in the school, understand their challenges and provide essential additional fu...

It's the final event of the 25/26 school year - the Summer Fair! And given it's a Football World Cup year, we thought we'd celebrate how sport can unite us all.  Map of the event click here   What to expect:  Fun, fun, fun... Inflatables - obstacle course, big bouncy castle, kids bouncy slide, penalty shoot out, basketball hoops... Craft stall in the Wild Garden Bubble Tea Hotdogs and pulled pork buns Market stalls Music from Kilmorie kids - past and present! Lucky Dip Face painting Temporary Tattoos  Pocket Money stall Bar Ice Lollies and doughnuts Community Allies workshop Join Catapulf’s exciting interactive percussion workshop hosted by Kilmorie Community Allies Catapulf is a colourful musical adventure which exploring rhythms & sounds from around the world!    1:30pm-2:15pm: 6-8yr olds BOOK HERE  2.:30pm-3:15pm: 9-11yr olds BOOK HERE Held in the music room by the playground. Book tickets to guarantee a spot - but some will be available on the ...

The tea towels are back! Our Kilmorie tea towels feature mini self-portraits of the children printed onto 100% cotton tea towels. This year, our children created them before Christmas, but our supplier went into administration.  However, we've been able to find a new supplier so we thought they’d make a nice End of Year memento! (not to mention an extra way to raise some money!) All orders need to be in by Monday 1 June  Read more and order your tea towels here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofkilmorie/1907761

  Sponsoring a local charity is a great way to invest directly in the community you serve, and if you are a local business, we've love you to sponsor Friends of Kilmorie.  Your support would help fund programs, events, and resources at Kilmorie that benefit local students and families. You’ll gain positive visibility, stronger community relationships, and goodwill from customers who value giving back. W e a r e a P T A charit y wor k ing hard t o suppo r t Kil m o rie Pr i ma ry Scho o l and t h e local com munity. Why not support us today? Your support would mean the world to us. It’s a partnership where everyone—students, families, and businesses—wins.  Please read more about our sponsorship packages below or get in touch to discuss more options.

 After the amazing evening we had last year, we've decided to bring back the Pride Picnic!  Friday 5 June 3.30pm - 7pm So many of you got behind the event, showing your love and support for our LGBTQ community. It felt only right to hold it again. This year, we're adding live music to the event! Fellow Kilmorie Parent, Michael.G.Moore - The Piano Animal , is giving up his time to bring us some fabulous live music.  He'll be playing between 4-6pm , so get ready to dance and make a request or two - this part is actively encouraged!! Like last year, we'll have a well-stocked bar and some snacks, however, we're encouraging you to pack a picnic and blanket, gather the family and get a spot on the green astroturf in the playground to enjoy music, dancing and socialising with our wider community.  And of course, it is an outdoor event, so if the weather turns on us, we will need to cancel, but we'll keep you informed as we get closer. We are really looking forward ...

TWO DAYS TO GO!   Saturday 9 May 11.30am - 2.30pm Nursery to Year 1 (but all age groups are welcome) The cuddly toys are ready to find new friends, the games are ready to be played, the hotdogs are ready to be cooked...we are looking good! Here are a few bits to know:  Cake donations We're looking for cake donations for the Dad's Cafe. Shop-bought or homemade is great - no judgement here!! Can you please drop them to the office on Friday 8 May or bring them with you on Sat 9th May and drop them to the Dad's Cafe in the Lower Hall.  If you bring homemade treats, please let us know the ingredients and for all donations - no nuts please.   Tokens and the Bee Trail You will be able to buy tokens on the day from our Token stall. While your there, be sure to pick up a Bee Trail card for the kids, collect the stamps from different stalls and take the filled card to the book stall to choose a nice book! Volunteering We have just a few spots we need to fill. You can sign...

The Early Years Garden Party is in 10 days!  So here's a few bits to remember....   Saturday 9 May 11.30am - 2.30pm Nursery to Year 1 (but all age groups are welcome) Volunteering We have the best community and we’re starting the call for volunteering at the Early Years Garden Party. Sign up here - VOLUNTEERING SITE  - we really do need your help. We've tried to add a little bit of context, but we don't get a lot of room on the website!  We tend to ask you to take money for stalls, games etc, be excited for the kids so that they get excited and help us by making sure we have enough people to run all the stalls and games we have planned.  Petting Zoo tickets BUY YOUR PETTING ZOO TICKETS HERE  The kids will meet farm animals up close including   a donkey, a miniature pony, lambs, goats and rabbits.    Tickets £3.50.  You only need to  purchase the kids tickets   (Adults will need to supervise their children, but  do ...

Just three weeks before the Early Years Garden Party! Saturday 9 May 11.30am - 2.30pm Nursery to Year 1 (but all age groups are welcome) LATEST NEWS The  Petting Zoo is back by popular demand! The kids can meet farm animals up close including   a donkey, a miniature pony, lambs, goats and rabbits.   book your tickets now.  Tickets £3.50. You only need to purchase the kids tickets  (Adults will need to supervise their children, but do not need to buy a ticket) BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE  What will you find on the day!?    So much to entertain including two bouncy castles, crafts, games, a pink lemonade stand, a 'find the bees' trail, Face Painting, Hot Dogs, 'Dads cafe', our famous Kilmorie bar, a toy stall, Nail Art, Find a friend and more... Please purchase from our Amazon Wishlist: We're looking for some help in getting a few things for the party...a few of the same things, rather than a huge list! Check out  our 'wishlist' here , and if y...

The EYGP Class Hamper competition is always a huge success - and we hope this year will be no different! We are kindly asking Nursery, Dolphin Hub, Reception & Year 1 classes to bring in items for our Rainbow Hampers that are raffled to raise money for school resources at the Early Phase Garden Party.  Please check the list for the colour of the donations requested for your Year group.    We're looking a number of items for the hampers including non-perishable food, toiletries, candles, bottles, gifts, toys, books, chocolates - you can be creative! Please hand your contributions directly to your class teacher between Monday 20 April and Thursday 7 May. (don't worry, there'll be more reminders!) Early Years Garden Party - find out more here! Saturday 9 May 11:30 – 14:30    (quiet opening time from 11am for our families of children with special educational needs) Thank you for all your support!

We are really looking forward to bringing you the Early Years Garden Party for 2026! We're just sorting out some of the final details, and we'll update this page regularly to let you know what to expect. (we'll let you know via What's App whenever we post new information here!) Here's the early info:  Date: Saturday 9 May Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm Nursery to Year 1 (but all age groups are welcome) What to expect:  It's a wonderful day out! We're planning bouncy castles, crafts, Pink Lemonade, Games, a 'find the bees' trail, Face Painting, Hot Dogs, 'Dads cafe', Bar, Toy stall, Nail Art, Find a friend and more.... Volunteers:   We can only hold these events with your help! We'll send out a sign up sheet for volunteers in a few weeks - we only need an hour of your time. More information coming soon. Donations: With Easter on its way - we know some of you will be having a clear out.  We'd love your help by donating any of the following: -...

  Are you ready to dance? Or have a chat and a laugh with friends? (We won't make you dance!) Tickets are now on sale for our Disco for the Grown Ups! Friday 17 April Kilmorie Primary School Hall 8-11pm £8 entry Amazing fellow parents DJ Mandy ( @mandygettrup ) and DJ Nikki Beatnik ( @djnikkibeatnik ) are bringing us their beats while we bring you the drinks... (alcohol and non-alcoholic will be available!) Get your tickets now and join the party!  BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 Thanks for asking – here’s a few options that might help. Donate via your workplace schemes We know some companies run Workplace giving schemes – if yours does and you’re interested in giving to our charity, here are the details you’ll likely need: Charity name: Friends of Kilmorie Registered Charity Number: 1033770 Make a one off donation You can donate straight to FoK using this link or the QR code. Donate to FoK    Fundraise while you shop! Here’s a super easy way to help raise some extra money...we are registered with easyfundraising  who have over 8,000 retailers who will donate a % of the value of your online purchase to us when you use easyfundraising to shop with them. It’s completely FREE and only takes a moment. You need to: ·        create an account (this link takes you to our page) ·        add an extension to your browser (it’s easy, just follow the steps) ·     ...