Friends of Greyfriars is an open and important community of parent volunteers working alongside the school and teachers to benefit the school. It is like a PTA. It is a group that aims to ensure the best educational and enrichment experience for all its students. Friends of Greyfriars is a reflection of the school in the wider community. 

Greyfriars is a great school achieving high standards, but its buildings and facilities are in constant need of updating and cutbacks in government funding means that the school needs to source funds to ensure that the learning environment continues to meet expectations. 

By joining the Friends of Greyfriars you can help the school to build a far more effective and up-to-date teaching and learning environment, for the benefit of all its students.  Everyone is welcome, parents, carers, staff, governors, past students, past parents, anyone and everyone who cares about the school. Please join us and be a Friend.

It is important that Friends of Greyfriars reflects the nature of the school and the more members, the more power we have to improve things for the children in our community. The Friends of Greyfriars group aims to drive events to celebrate the school to unite and strengthen the school community. The more members, the more ideas, power and resources the group has. 

You can help by attending fun, informal meetings to help plan and organise events, apply for funding from grants/trusts, work in partnership with businesses, promote events, fundraising, social media posts, baking, serving drinks, supporting stalls, securing prizes from local organisations and helping to set up equipment. Perhaps you have a flair for graphic design, events management, photography, or you're good at selling raffle tickets? There are all sorts of skills we will need and you can give as much or as little time as you can. Every bit of support makes a difference. 

Many parents feel detached from their child’s education when their child starts secondary school. Being involved with this group helps to connect you with the school and learn how Greyfriars operates by working alongside the staff. It's also an invaluable way to build friendships with other like-minded families.

 If you would like to support in any way, please email: Sophie Upellini, School Business Manager via:  s.upellini@gfcs.uk

If you would like to make a donation to the school, please click on the following link: