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Friends of The Oratory Prep School

Friends of The Oratory Prep School (FOPS)

FOPS is the parents’ organisation at The Oratory Prep School. Founded in 1994, their vision is to foster The OPS community by welcoming new families and creating events within the school year to enhance the OPS experience for all pupils, parents, teachers and staff.

Some of the highlights of the school year include:

  • Bonfire Night celebrations with an amazing fireworks display (November)
  • Christmas Fair with the famous Santa’s Grotto & Christmas Trail (December)
  • Summer Fete (May)
  • Parents Summer Ball (not to be missed!)

The events not only enhance the school community, but also have a fundraising element for both local charities and to provide additional facilities for the school, which would not otherwise be affordable. These additional purchases are not traditional school investments, but fun “extras”.

Our FOPS Committee

FOPS is made up of an enthusiastic volunteer committee and works closely with the school and administration. Communications are often distributed through year group parent representatives as well as the communications team of FOPS.

To contact our FOPS Committee, please email fops@oratoryprep.co.uk

Kasia Brewer

Kasia
Position:
Co-chair and Mom to Helena (Year 5)

I’m a Londoner at heart and with Polish heritage, I’m pushing for bilingual children with mixed results! I’m a big reader, museum goer, Campari drinker and reluctant exerciser.

Ems Hill-Wood

Position:
Co-chair and Mom to George & Clemmie (both Year 1)

My background was for many years spent as an Executive Assistant in London within Fashion & Finance. My focus now is on family & our dog, Bluey and this summer was particularly proud of growing vegetables, which sustained us all...

Anna Fink

Anna F
Position:
Co-Communications Chair and Mum to Eliot (Year 2) and Atticus (Year 1)

Currently working part time as a lawyer, I originally hail from Baltimore, Maryland. Being on the beach, lake (or pond), dog walks, reading by the fire, dancing and bbq-ing are all favourite pastimes!

Françoise Marsh-Meyer

Francoise
Position:
Co-Communications Chair and Mum to Lily (Year 3) and Trystan (Year 1)

I’m half French/half Swiss German. Before being lured to the beautiful English countryside, I worked in Marketing and licensing of luxury beauty brands in Switzerland. Being a passionate gourmet, I spend my time photographing food & cocktails for my blog.

Hayley Swindells

Position:
Treasurer and Mum to Reurben (Year 8)

A former PA to the CEO of a biomedical research company. Now, I enjoy running my own business creating and selling 3D-printed toys, both online and at local events. Enormous passion for family history and genealogy.

Becs MacGillivray

Rebecca
Position:
Co-Secretary and Mum to Noah (Year 2) and Alex (Year 1)

Serve in the Royal Air Force so have travelled and lived across the world, finally settling here in Oxfordshire. You’ll find us skiing or walking the hound!

proud supporters of Military Families

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