Many of our parents are actively involved in the life of the school! ‘Friends of St. John’s House’ – FOSJH, is the parents teachers’ association, providing an opportunity for friendly and cooperative contact between school and parents.

FOSJH holds a variety of social events through out the school year. Each year events are arranged for parents, for children and for the whole family. The funds raised at these events are used to purchase items for the school. This year funds have been used to lay new soft play surfaces on the Mulberry House playgrounds.

The FOSJH committee usually meets once each half term and is always happy for new members and ideas to be put forward.

If you would like any further information about FOSJH please contact the Chair, Debbie Wilson, or speak to your child’s teacher to find out about other contacts.

2009/10 Events

Family Fun Morning, Saturday 19th September 2009

The was first event for the school year and the Junior School playground was bathed in sunshine

It was good to see so many families participating in the games. These were created  and run by Year 6 girls.

Other attractions included:

• Junior Disco
• Tuck Shop
• Second hand book and toy stall
• Cake stall
• Nail painting and Hair decorating
• Raffle prizes
• And the ever-popular bacon butties!

A total of over £1700 was raised by the morning!

Bags 2 School (November 2009)

A chance to clear out those cupboards and raise money at the same time.  Bags returned to school full of clothing are collected and FOSJH is paid per kilo sent.  Look out for the next collection later in the school year.

Christmas Dinner Dance (November 2009)

A chance for the parents to put on their “glad rags” and enjoy a child-free evening.  This year’s event was held at Tankersley Manor near Barnsley.  The excellent meal was followed by a disco, raffle, pound coin roll and an auction of a signed rugby shirt.  Raffle prizes included a Land Rover experience, vouchers for several local businesses and many other items kindly donated by parents and Wakefield businesses. The event was a great fundraisers and a good time was had by all.

Pre-Prep and Junior School Discos

The annual Pre-Prep and Junior school discos were held in the Spring term and proved popular with tickets selling out very quickly.  The children thoroughly enjoyed both events – although the committee members are still recovering!

Easter Egg & Cake Sale

Just before the Easter holidays, children and parents were given the opportunity to buy Easter eggs and homemade cakes at the Easter egg and cake sale held in Hartley Pavilion.  This is a very popular event with the children due to all the chocolate available!

Also held at this event is a nearly new sale which is always timed well for picking up summer uniform ready for the summer term.

FOSJH Contacts

Chair: Mrs Debbie Wilson

Secretary: Ms Martina Gilert

Treasurer: Mrs Tracy Sedgwick


Forthcoming Events

Friday 25th June                          

Quiz night

September 18th                             Family fun day

November 27th                              

Autumn Dance 

June 25th 2011                              

Foundation Ball at Elland Road