Friends of Filton Avenue
Our parent/carer association is called the Friends of Filton Avenue (FFA). It is a great way you can get involved in school life. The FFA is run by volunteer parents, carers and staff who seek to support the School community. We organise and run events and arrange fundraisers to provide experiences and equipment which enhance the education and sense of community for all pupils. Please look out for our posts on Dojo or in your class Whatsapp group advertising upcoming events.
The FFA is always grateful for volunteers. If you are interested in helping at an event, joining a team or joining the committee then please contact the FFA via email on [email protected] or get in touch with your class rep.
The Committee
Every parent, carer and guardian with a child at the school, as well as all staff are members of the FFA by default and are able to attend the AGM and get involved with the committee or any of the groups that help run events. The FFA has now become a registered charity.
The committee meets regularly in order to organise and arrange all the FFA events. There are voluntary positions that are voted for each year at the AGM; the Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. To ensure that the FFA is run fairly, there is a ‘constitution’ in place that sets out how we are governed, which is agreed at the annual general meeting (AGM).
Currently the Chair is Emily Henderson, The Vice-Chair is Helen Grand, The Secretary is Lucy Hawthorne and the Treasurer is Jim Rylatt.
There are also many other opportunities to support the FFA in smaller teams such as selling pre-loved uniform, ice cream sales and helping at one off events.
What have we paid for?
This year the Friends of Filton Avenue Contributed £9200 towards the new playground equipment on the field!
We also spent £2900 on the coach travel for all children in years 2-6 so they were able to go to the Hippodrome to watch the Pantomime.
We have earmarked £600 for the June enrichment day and we are now saving up for new swings in the playground, portable speakers for the Phase 1 hall and a sensory garden project.
What have we done so far this year?
Chocolate bar and golden ticket sale
Festive fun events for KS1 and KS2
Christmas Tree sale
Christmas Card design sale
Preloved Christmas jumper sale
Pre-loved uniform sales
Bake sales
Ice lolly sales
The Class Coin Competition
WE NEED YOU!
The FFA relies on volunteers, and any offer of help no matter how big or small is gratefully received from all family groups and backgrounds.
You do not have to attend meetings to be involved, you can instead contact the FFA via email, class Whatsapp group or in the playground to let us know how you can help or about an idea that you have had.
Email: [email protected]
In person: Come and talk to us at our next playground sale.
Facebook Group: FFA Lockleaze Road member page
Upcoming dates and events:
Frozen Fridays – every Sunny Friday in the Summer terms
Cake sale – Thurs 30th April 3.15pm in the school playground
Plant Sale – Fri 15th May 3.15pm in the school playground
Summer Fair 2026!
Sat 20th June 1-4pm In the school playgrounds and playing field – come along for fun, food, cake, market stalls, bouncy castles, fun games, raffles, entertainment and much much more!
Do get in touch if you would like to volunteer to help us out beforehand or on the day! [email protected]
