Who are we?

Friends of Solent Infant School (FSIS for short) is a registered charity whose purpose is raise funds and organise events to help provide extra equipment and facilities for the children at the school. We also aim to foster relationships between staff, parents and others associated with the school, as well as the local community. The FSIS is run by a committee consisting of members and four elected officers - Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer. The committee meets two or three times a term, depending on what's being planned, and the meetings take place in the evening at different venues. These meetings are very informal (absolutely no pressure), with chocolate biscuits featuring prominently on the agenda.

Who can join?

All parents and guardians of children in the school are automatically members of the FSIS. Any parent or guardian is very welcome to join the committee and attend meetings at any time.

What do we do?

Over the years, we have purchased many items for the school and the children, e.g. the playground gazebo, interactive whiteboards, new home corner furniture and equipment for the Reception classes, updating the school’s library stock, musical instruments, robust tape recorder / cd players for each class, circus skills equipment, a musical sculpture for the PACT garden, wet play boxes and computer equipment. FSIS funds have also been used to repaint the playground markings and annual donations are made towards the cost of Arts Week, Circus Skills Week and the school's sports fun day. In 2005 the children were presented with special commemorative medals to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar. We are currently raising funds towards an ICT projector and digital microscope, more library books and our usual contributions towards Arts Week and Circus Skills Week.

How do we do it?

We hold many fundraising events throughout the year. Last year, for example, we had a Christmas Fayre, Bingo Evening, Happy’s Circus, Pamper Evening, Easter Cake Sale and two raffles. We also raised funds by selling uniform items and earned commission from the production and sale of calendars.

How can I become involved?

Why not come along to our next committee meeting? The dates are always posted on the notice boards. Please leave a message, together with your telephone number and a note of your child's class, at the office for Angela Clark and we'll get straight back to you. There are message forms in the letter rack at the desk in the office.