What is FOPS?
FOPS is the parents’ association for the Oratory Prep School. It is run by parents of the school in conjunction with the staff and is a totally voluntary organisation. FOPS has three key objectives:
- To encourage contact, co-operation and good relations between parents, staff and pupils, primarily though the organisation of social and other events. Regular events are the fireworks night, Christmas Fair, and a film/disco night for the children. Other events have included a quiz night and a flower arranging demonstration and a summer event which might be a ball or a less formal 'Picnic in the Park'.
- To assist in raising funds, both for the school itself, for example to buy extra playground equipment or violins for a whole year group and also for charities, in particular local ones such as the Chiltern Centre for Disabled Children.
- To promote the school within the local community
You too can get as involved in FOPS as you like, giving as much or as little time as you feel appropriate. Parents who do give their time all seem to have similar reasons for joining in. It’s an opportunity to meet both staff and parents from outside your own children’s year groups - which not only gives a social aspect to the job but also “inside” knowledge of the school and how it works. It’s both enjoyable and rewarding.
It’s undeniable that parents, children and staff enjoy the events organised by FOPS. The intention behind them all is to have some fun, while often also raising money – not just for the school but, perhaps more importantly, for charities.
If you would like to help FOPS in any way or if you have any feedback, please contact FOPS
