Friends of Rookwood

FORS

Friends of Rookwood School (FORS) is the Rookwood School charity. It is run by a committee of parents and teachers. We exist to strengthen the Rookwood community and enrich the school experience for our pupils. We do this through:

Fun: Organising fun and engaging activities for pupils
Friendship: Hosting social events to bring parents together
Fundraising: Raising funds to support meaningful school initiatives

What’s coming up?

We are busy planning our next events – expect more fun for pupils, chances to connect as a parent community, and opportunities to support the school. Watch this space for dates and details!

What we do throughout the year:

Working hand-in-hand with Rookwood staff, the FORS committee has delivered:

Christmas Fayre, featuring Elfridges – a magical shopping experience for our youngest pupils
Penny Wars – an exciting inter-house fundraiser
Christmas Card Fundraiser
Golden Ticket Lottery, inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory for World Book Day
Refreshments at School Plays & Sports Day

We’ve also hosted much-loved favourites including:

Quiz Night
Junior Discos
Parents’ Tea on the Lawn
Phil the Bag recycling fundraiser
Drinks at Music Evenings & School Plays
Family Fun night

Our big event: Rookwood Fireworks Night

Each year, our highlight is the Rookwood Fireworks Night – a spectacular evening for the whole community. In 2024, over 700 friends of the school attended, helping us raise more than £4,000 for projects directly benefiting the pupils and the school!

Upcoming projects for 2025/26

Creation of a Quiet Garden

We are proud to back a new school initiative – the development of a Quiet Garden. This special space will provide a calm, reflective area where pupils and staff can pause, breathe, and reset – or remember someone special. We’d love any support from parents to help make this vision a reality.

Enhancing gym equipment

We’re also in the planning stages for enhancing the school’s gym equipment – helping pupils stay active, healthy, and motivated.

What FORS has funded to date

Thanks to parent support, we have been able to contribute to many enriching additions across the school:

Play equipment in the Rookery and Nursery

Pirate Ship for Prep School

iPads and Apple TVs across the school

Cameras for staff and pupils

Team sports kits for Prep and Senior School

Library furniture and picnic benches

TV for Boarders

PA system for the Music Department

Main Hall improvements

How you can get involved

We know there’s a wealth of energy, ideas and generosity within our school community. Whether it’s helping at an event, bringing new ideas, or contributing in other ways – we’d love to have you involved.