Friends of Brakenhale
What is Friends of Brakenhale?
Mission Statement:
Friends of Brakenhale have been brought together to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children and young people. The task of connecting parents, carers, families, educators, schools and community leaders to each other is both crucial and attainable.
We will use events to raise funds for different objectives and we are open to any ideas that you feel are needed. One of the first things on the agenda is to raise money for more seating in a covered outside area. We know this will serve everyone across the school.
At each of our meetings there will be a chance to provide answers to pre-submitted questions. This is to enable us to provide answers in a constructive and productive manner. Even if you cannot attend a meeting please don't hesitate to provide us with your question. Two weeks before each meeting we will send out an email inviting you where you will be able to ask a question and let us know if you are coming. We will then send out the meeting minutes to you to provide an answer to your questions.
What does Friends of Brakenhale do?
We are a charitable group who raise money to pay for lots of extra things that help make Brakenhale such a great school for our children. We also help to build a thriving community for children and parents.
What has Friends of Brakenhale purchased for the school?
Our inaugural Christmas event raised a whopping £1162.00 for the Mountain Rescue area.
How do Friends of Brakenhale raise money?
Through lots of activities and events including:
- Summer Festival fair
- Christmas event
- Ice lolly sales
- Bake sales
- Disco
- Quiz night
- Competitions
- Diwali activities
- Christmas activities
- Helping towards leavers events
- Movie nights
What can you do to help?
We rely entirely on the support of parents and helpers. Whether it’s a little or a lot, we are really grateful to receive your help.
If you would like any further information about being a Committee Member, please contact Mr J Barlow on 01344 465045.
Meet the newly appointed team:
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Emily Bidwell - Chair Hi, I am Emily Bidwell and I am delighted to be Chairperson for Friends of Brakenhale. I have a daughter in Year 9 and I am a Brakenhale alumni. I look forward to working with you all soon.
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Mrs Carole Forde - Vice Chair Hi Everyone, My name is Carole Forde and I am the receptionist at school. I have worked here for almost 10 years and I am always happy to meet new students, parents and visitors, so if you ever fancy popping in and saying "hi" I'll be here on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday! |
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Mrs Karen Woolls - Secretary I'm Karen and I have a daughter in Year 7. I have volunteered to be the Secretary for Friends of Brakenhale and I am looking forward to being involved with this new group. |
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Ms Tosin Lawal - Ccommittee member My name is Tosin, I'm a parent at Brakenhale School, with two wonderful boys in Year 7 and Yr 10. I'm excited to be part of Friends of Brakenhale and looking forward to working with everyone to support our kids and build a strong school community." |
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Mr Jerome Barlow - Committee member I am excited to work with Friends of Brakenhale to strengthen our sense of community. I am thrilled about the many events we have planned over the coming year. |
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Other members Mrs L Theal - Treasurer Mrs Sarah Hartley - Committee member |
Calendar dates
- Friday 11 July (tbc) - Brakenhale Summer festival
Other events coming up:
- Welcome Y7 disco / Movie night
- October quiz night
- Christmas market
- February half-term winter disco
- Spring Bingo
Next meeting:
- Monday 19 May 2025 at 5:30pm
A virtual link can be provided if needed - please just let us know!
We hope to see you all soon at an event or meeting.
