The Friends of WBGS is the School's parent association. It operates independently from the School with its own executive committee.
The official name is: The Friends of Watford Boys Grammar School and it is a registered charity number: 1073843.
The Friends are supported by the School's External Relations Coordinator Miss Donna Connolly.
The
Friends exist to support the social development of the School's
community whilst fundraising to provide additional educational
opportunities for the students of Watford Grammar School for Boys.
All
parents are automatically become members of The Friends. An Executive
Committee of parent volunteers exist to coordinate fundraising
activities in collaboration with the school contact – Miss Donna
Connerly. The Executive includes The Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
The executive committee meet each term to agree fundraising activities
and delivery and members are voted in annually at the AGM in September
of each academic Year.
Who we are
The Friends of
Watford Boys is an association of parent volunteers who are committed to
supporting the school. Throughout the year, we agree on funding
projects to provide additional equipment that will enhance the school
experience for students. We run social events for parents, raffles and
refreshment stands at concerts and plays which together provide
significant funding to the school. Over the years, we have funded an
impressive list of projects including music equipment, table tennis
tables, theatre audio equipment, bus shelters, chrome books and a mini
bus!
We run a well-stocked second-hand school uniform shop
offering good quality clothing every Wednesday which also raises funds
for the school.
Click through to second hand uniform page
As
a parent, you are automatically a member and we welcome your
participation and input. At the heart of what we do, we are trying to
build a supportive community of parents who work together for the
students so please do get in touch and join us.
You can help and be part of what we do by:
- Volunteer a few hours a term to join us selling refreshments at events
- Donate gifts for raffle prizes to reception
- Secure sponsors
- Share your ideas and expertise at one of our Friends Meetings – times published on school website
- Contact - ptafriendswatfordboys@gmail.com / info@friendsofwbgs.org
