As we approach the end of the academic year, we always have to say goodbye to some true Friends of Allerton, and this year two of the longest standing members will be leaving. Jo has written a lovely piece about her memories during her time at the school.

The school year is coming to a close, and sadly it is the last one at Allerton CE for my family.  My children have loved attending this school and all the amazing adventures it offers.  Alongside the day to day of lessons, clubs and playtime, there have always been added highlights provided by Friends of ACE – from discos for each class to gifts from Santa, Hungry Hometimes after school and bingo nights for all the family.  

These events do take time and effort to plan and carry out but (this will sound cheesy!) the happy faces we see as a result are well worth it.  They also allow Friends to raise money for extras for all our children, whether that is a contribution to school trip costs, forest school clothing, class christmas presents, skipping ropes, graduation gowns, chicken coops or gifts for our year 6 leavers.  

Hopefully there will be the opportunity for more face to face events in the new term, so if you are unsure about joining in with Friends, start small and offer to help at an event or go to a meeting, then you can see whether you like it.  Who knows, you might enjoy it as much as I have.  

Goodbye ACE and Friends, carry on the amazing work!  

Please do get in touch if you’d be interested in getting involved in Friends, to help us continue to support the school community and raise valuable funds. Even if it’s just an idea that you’d like to put forward, we’d love to hear from you!