Friends of SWPS

The Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School believe that our school community is important. Making connections across the year groups and coming together is a great way for parents to get to know each other and support our children in their education.

Raising funds for the school is also a part of who we are. Whether selling refreshments at the many music and drama performances throughout the year or at Sports Day, supporting our second-hand uniform sales, or helping with our two main fundraising events every year – the Christmas Fair and the Quiz Night – there are many ways in which parents can help towards raising funds. Parents are encouraged to be fully involved in the life and community of the school and we warmly invite all parents to get engaged and be an active member of the Friends of SWPS.

Friends of SWPS Committee

The Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School is run by parent members. New parent committee members are always welcome.

Contact us at Friends.of.SWPS@gmail.com or fill out the Parent Volunteers form.

Meet your FOSWPS Committee

FOSWPS has a brand new Committee, growing from 3 to 8 people! Here’s the line up:

Chair: Christabel Moseley

Hi, I have a daughter in the school and have been on the Committee in the position of Treasurer since March 2023. I was at SWPS over 30 years ago and love the fact that despite having grown and that there are now better facilities, the ethos has not changed and it remains the friendly, inclusive school it always was (and amazingly, two of my old teachers are still at SWPS!). A couple of years ago, I stepped back from work after running my veterinary surgery for over 18 years, and so I’ve had some time to dedicate to the Friends of SWPS. The last year has been a rollercoaster of learning all things SWPS related, organising and running our various events, but I have enjoyed every minute due to the amazing parents, teachers and staff at the school – so much so that I have stepped up as Chairperson! I am excited about our new look Committee and am positive that we will achieve great things going forward to enable us to keep supporting the school by providing equipment and contributing towards projects which enhance the learning journey of our students.

Secretary: Barbara MacGregor

I’m Barbara MacGregor and I have three girls in the school. My day job is a program manager for a pharmaceutical company. I’ve been part of the Friends of SWPS for a number of years – firstly as a volunteer and then as Secretary. It’s been such fun and a great way to get to know wonderful parents and raise some amazing funds. Looking forward to an active year ahead.

Treasurer: Keri James

Editor: Shirley Short

My name is Shirley. I have a daughter in the school and a son at Twickenham Prep. I’m a freelance writer who works for the dyslexia charity, Made By Dyslexia. I’ll be helping with messaging and comms for the Friends of SWPS, delivering our messages clearly and simply so everyone understands what we do and how they can help. I’m looking forward to working with an amazing group of people to make our events as friendly and welcoming as they can be and continue the amazing Friends of SWPS spirit!

Events Co-ordinator: Claire Sellick

I’m Claire Sellick, live in Laleham and mum of two teens, my daughter is at SWPS and son is at Gordons School. I run my own small events agency from home, largely supporting non-UK tech companies with their growth strategies through their investment in live events. Being a new parent to the school, and as a way to make new connections with parents, I am pleased to be joining such a proactive parent group. The events calendar, from what I have witnessed, is exceptionally well organised and my hope is that I can add value to the programme and lighten the load!

Second Hand Uniform Co-Ordinator: Anita Reynell

My name is Anita Reynell. My daughter is in the school and I am a SWPS alumna, former flight attendant, singer and singing teacher. I’m also a radio presenter at Hospital Radio Wey. My role on the Committee is to be the spokesperson for the Second Hand Uniform Shop which I run with Jo Parkinson, whose daughters are also in Year 9. I love being part of a team whose aims are to raise funds and help others, whilst enjoying fun and friendship, so I am looking forward to getting to know you all.

Advisor: Eileen White

Hi, I am Eileen White, mum to three daughters who are all studying or have studied at SWPS. My eldest has left SWPS and is currently studying at Oxford University. I am the Designated Nurse for Safeguarding Children, Surrey-wide, and I am particularly interested in involving myself in the school life of the children so I am more relatable as a mum. I have been an active member of the Friends of SWPS for many years before taking on the role of Co-Chair for several years. I have even managed to ensure my husband is involved with school life as one of the 3 quiz masters! I have decided to step away from the Co-Chair role but I am reluctant to walk away completely as I want to help, advise and make a contribution to the Friends of SWPS but, most importantly, I would like to keep in contact with an amazing group of parents who are all dedicated to raising funds to enhance the school experience for all our children.

School Liaison: Cathy Hudspith

I have been a teacher of Classics at SWPS for 36 years. For 25 years I was Head of the Classics Department, but I was also Pastoral Head of Years 7 – 9 and in charge of SEND on two separate occasions. Now, in addition to my teaching, I am Head of Lonsdale House. I have loved my years at the school and was delighted that my daughter was a student here. One of my favourite responsibilities was being Form Tutor for 7L which I did for 14 years! Outside school I love going to the theatre and I sing in the Windsor and Eton Choral Society.

Gift-Aid

We are asking ALL parents who gift aid or would like to gift aid the annual membership donation for Friends of SWPS (paid in the Autumn Term bill) to complete a new Gift Aid Declaration this year, to reflect the new GDPR requirements.

Many thanks for your continued support. Gift Aiding your donations will enable us to claim back an extra 25% on top of your annual donations to help support various projects within the school.

Christabel Moseley
Chairperson

CHARITY GIFT AID DECLARATION

Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid, for every £1 you donate. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your name and address are needed to identify you as a current UK taxpayer.

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In order to Gift Aid your donation you must tick the box below. By ticking the box below you agree to Gift Aid my donation of £20 and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School.

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I want to Gift Aid my donations to Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School.

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

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Please notify Friends of SWPS (Friends.of.SWPS@gmail.com) if you:

want to cancel this declaration
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If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.

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Parent Volunteers

Friends of SWPS organise a number of social events during the year including the annual Quiz Night, Christmas Fair and Sports Day refreshments. In addition we run the second hand uniform/equipment sales and provide refreshments at various school events such as musical concerts and the Carol services.

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Being run by parent volunteers, we are always on the lookout for extra help for a number of roles from running the committee to helping at particular events. If you would like to be involved, please complete and submit your details below.

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Areas that you would like to help with:(Required)

Serving refreshments at Friends of SWPS/School Events

Helping with a stand or stall at Friends of SWPS/School Events

Serving on the Friends of SWPS Committee

Serving as a Friends of SWPS Form Representative

Helping organise the Christmas Fair

Any other help/special skill

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I/We consent to the personal data provided above being held by Friends of SWPS on their database, and being circulated to Members of Friends of SWPS Committee, Form Representatives and the SWPS Office, for the purposes of recruiting help for Friends of SWPS and School events until such time as I/we advise Friends of SWPSʼs Secretary in writing that I/we withdraw this consent or my/our child(ren) leave the school.

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Form Representatives

Each form has one or more form representatives who act as a communication link with the Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School.

This is a purely voluntary role and there are no strict rules for what is required of a rep. Some reps organise social events for the parents and for the girls (separately of course!) and these are a good way for parents to get to know their daughter’s new friends and classmates and for the girls to have some fun together outside the school environment.

Second Hand Uniform Sales

The Friends of Sir William Perkins’s School organise second-hand uniform sales for new and existing parents. This provides an opportunity to sell outgrown, but good condition, uniform and sports kit allowing other parents a chance to replace or upsize clothes or kit.

Social Events & Fundraising

We raise money during the academic year, primarily from the main social events and second hand uniform sales. Some of the things that we have supported over the last few years for the School include:

3 x digital cameras for the art department
Dark room enlarger for the art department
4 x gazebos in house colours
Donation of £1500 towards the Leaver’s Ball 2023, and commitment to supporting the Leaver’s Ball 2024
2 x Samba kits for the music department
First aid equipment for first aid training
Digital binocular microscope for the biology department
Textiles equipment
Football table for the Year 11 common room
2 x oscilloscopes for the physics department
A rare instrument scheme for the music department
Hockey Goal Keeping equipment for the Sports Department
Fitness Equipment for the Sports Department
Netball post protectors, gymnastics equipment, athletic spikes for the Sports Department
New Year 11 Common Room
New Textiles Room Refurbishment
Six smart boards for use in classrooms
A trampoline for the PE department and furniture/chairs for the Jarvis theatre
Speakers and microphone system for the Drama department
2023 Leaver’s Prom

Join ClasslistFriends of SWPS use CLASSLIST to keep in touch and promote their events, so sign up, select your child’s year group and form, and get involved!

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Friends of SWPS Committee

Meet your FOSWPS Committee

Chair: Christabel Moseley

Secretary: Barbara MacGregor

Treasurer: Keri James

Editor: Shirley Short

Events Co-ordinator: Claire Sellick

Second Hand Uniform Co-Ordinator: Anita Reynell

Advisor: Eileen White

School Liaison: Cathy Hudspith

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