Parents, Staff & Friends Association

At the AGM on  Monday 13th November 2023, the following committee were elected:

The Parents, Staff and Friends Association (PSFA), raise funds on behalf of the children who attend Le Rondin School. The funds we need are raised by organising fundraising activities such as fetes, bingo evenings, cake sales and much, much more.  We see these events not just as important fundraisers but as a way of providing social events that bring families, staff and friends of the School together as a vibrant, mutually supportive community.  At times we also seek corporate, business and private sponsorship to supplement our own fundraising for more expensive items. 

The funds raised provide equipment and opportunities for the children to participate in activities which fall outside of those generally provided by the States of Guernsey’s budget for Education. Over the years the PSFA has been able to fund an annual residential trip for every child in Year 6, refurbish the Hygge Sensory Room, install a state of the art Virtual Reality room, provide sensory equipment in the hydro-therapy pool and refit the soft play room so that all the children can access stimulating and therapeutic environments.  These facilities promote well-being and complements the children’s learning. 

We also provide things such as picnic benches, gazebos and play equipment.  We are able to be successful in our work due to the close and supportive working relationship the PSFA has with Mrs Sullivan and the School’s Leadership Team. It is the School Staff who identify what resources they need for the children. The PSFA then has a clear guide as to what funds we need to raise in order to fulfil requests for the School.  If asked the PSFA will also cover the cost of professional training so all staff have the skills and expertise they need to use the resources purchased by the PSFA. This ensures the children get the maximum benefit from the equipment.

We are also fortunate to have the support of all of you who make up Le Rondin School Community who attend our events, make donations and give of your time and skills so generously.
 

You can help by:

• coming along to our events and bring family and friends along too:
• helping with setting up at events and clearing up afterwards. There’s always plenty to do and help is always appreciated;
• nominating the PSFA for community grants and sponsorship awards if you have the opportunity to do so through your work or connections;
• finding or donating prizes for raffles at our fundraising events;
• downloading the Easyfundraising App if you shop online. Please see below how to sign up. Its only a few pence each time but if we all get into the habit of using the App the pennies mounts up into pounds. Our goal for 2023 is to get 100 people nominating the School as their donation recipient. So please go to the App store and download the App now. Spread the word and get all your family, friends and colleagues on board.

It’s also vital that the PSFA Committee know what you would like us to organise. Tells us how we can best serve you and your children. So drop us a line, or speak with one of the Committee at any of our events. We really are there to help, support and to listen
 

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Le Rondin School with easyfundraising?
 
There are over 7,000 brands on board ready to make a donation – including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
 
All you need to do is:
 
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/lerondinschool/?utm_campaign=raise-more and join for free.

2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

3. After you’ve checked out, the brand will make a donation to Le Rondin School at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
 
There are no catches or hidden charges and Le Rondin School will be really grateful for your donations.
 
Thank you for your support.