Our Community

The School is a vital and integral part of the local community. Our pupils take an active role in village life, are involved in community activities and benefit from close contact with other community groups, including All Saints Church and Benger Bears Pre-School (which is sited next door to the School).  

In addition, we work alongside the other schools in our Trust and local area on joint activities such as writing moderation or sporting events.  

“The promotion of community cohesion extends to the inclusion of the church and other organisations in the community – there is an exciting sense of inclusion.” SIAMS July 2014. 

Over the year we hold a number of parent workshops, information sessions and parent forums in order for parents and visitors to become more informed about the learning we do in school.  

FOSBS – Friends of Sutton Benger School is a registered charity. Our members are community contributors that are passionate about supporting our village school.

WHAT IS FOSBS?

FOSBS is our school PTA (Parent-Teacher association). As a charity, we work in partnership with Sutton Benger Primary School who give us direction to where funds are needed most.

We raise these funds through events held by our community to support projects that provide both educational resources and opportunities for our pupils.

We hold fun and exciting events for children, families, and wider communities to enjoy and make lasting memories.

OUR TEAM

Our members are community contributors that are passionate about supporting our village school. The FOSBS 2023 - 2024 'Committee of Trustees' currently includes:

Michelle Newman - Chair

Laura Hunter - Secretary

Neil Wheadon -Treasurer

Robyn Pashley – Communication Lead

Lucie Blystad-Collins – Marketing & Graphic design Lead

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Everyone is welcome! Share your skills, fundraising ideas, and experience with us to bring variety to our annual calendar.

Volunteers are key to the success of all our fundraising efforts. We are a community who thrive when we work together and no matter how little or much time you have spare, every little helps. We are all community contributors whose overall aim is to support our school.

Our Mission:

We partner with Sutton Benger CE Primary School in support of their school mission, ‘Together we learn, grow & flourish’.

Our Vision:

To support our school in creating an inspiring environment for pupils to learn and grow in confidence.

Our Values:

1. Support our school community.
2. Care about our pupils.
3. Provide funds that aid the education of pupils.

If you are interested in volunteering or sharing your ideas for future fundraising events, please contact us as we would love your help and contribution.

Contact: Michelle Newman or Laura Hunter on:

fosbs.sbenger@dbat.org.uk