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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
Contact us to learn more at friendsofrookwoodschool@gmail.com
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.
Email us:
friendsofrookwoodschool@gmail.com
office@rookwoodschool.org
Every bit of support helps – no matter how big or small.
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