Support Friends of 91首发 School at the Great North Run
Team Robinson are taking part in the Great North Run this year to raise vital funds for Friends of 91首发 School (FoPHS)
Richard and Aisling Robinson are once again lacing up their running shoes for the Great North Run, proudly supporting Friends of 91首发 School (FoPHS). As family members of Eileen Robinson (Family Liaison Officer at 91首发 School) and former pupil Niall, the Robinsons have been long-standing supporters of the Foundation and its mission.
FoPHS plays a vital role in enriching the school experience for all pupils. In the past year alone, their fundraising efforts have made a wide range of exciting and meaningful experiences possible:
Christmas Gifts and Grotto
Parents and carers helped transform our Outdoor Learning Pod into a festive Santa鈥檚 Grotto, where every student received a selection box or sensory toy. FoPHS also funded Christmas party food across all departments, with sensory-friendly options for the LSTE department.
Through our Parentkind membership, we took part in the Asda Cashpot for Schools, raising 拢400 thanks to supporters who selected us as their chosen school.
Student Council
FoPHS proudly supports the Student Council, empowering students to raise funds for causes and activities that matter to them. In the lead-up to celebrations like Mother鈥檚 Day and Father鈥檚 Day, families generously donate gifts, which are then sold to students.
This year, thanks to their fundraising efforts, the Student Council funded four days of animal encounters and a True Colours workshop at the This Is Me Festival.
This Is Me Festival
FoPHS provided 拢500 towards the annual This Is Me Festival, and it was a fantastic day filled with creativity, energy, and inclusion. Students and staff enjoyed a wide range of activities, from learning the art of Brazilian capoeira and painting vibrant mandalas, to taking part in a colourful march around the school yard.
Here are just some of the fantastic initiatives FoPHS has funded in recent years:
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Jolabokaflod聽Christmas celebrations 鈥� bringing the joy of Iceland鈥檚 festive book-gifting tradition to school.
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Outdoor Learning Area improvements 鈥� including 拢1,000 for a music wall, 拢400 for wood chip and rubber matting, and 拢1500 to fund electric work for the Outdoor Learning Pod, Strachan鈥檚 Den.
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Commemorative gifts 鈥� marking national events such as Queen Elizabeth II鈥檚 Platinum Jubilee and the Coronation of King Charles III.
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Special experiences 鈥� including visits from a bubbleologist, science dome sessions, circus skills workshops, and magic shows.
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Online theatrical productions 鈥� keeping the arts alive during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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True Colours Theatre Christmas Disco/Party 鈥� a festive and inclusive celebration for all.
The important work of the Friends of 91首发 School wouldn’t be possible without vital funding. To help the FoPHS continue to provide unforgettable experiences for students, please donate to Team Robinson to spur them on to the finish line!