Coxhoe Primary School
Ways to get involved...
FOCPS Meetings
Meetings are held regularly in school where we discuss any items from the last meeting and make plans for upcoming events. The meetings are informal and we will always be ready to put the kettle on! You are welcome to bring children along with you, we just ask that you inform the school office if this is the case so we can plan accordingly.
Fresh ideas are always welcome so if you are unable to make the meetings but have any suggestions for future events or fundraising please get in touch by calling the school office, emailing coxhoe@durhamlearning.net or via the FOCPS Facebook page.
Date of next meeting : Monday 7th April - 3.30pm, at school.
We welcome any help that is offered no matter how small, this could be picking up some tuck shop stock with your weekly shop, manning a stall at an event or selling raffle tickets. You or someone you know may be able to offer a service or provide entertainment at an event. You may have some business contacts that could donate leftover stock or could give a raffle prize, all of which would be gratefully recieved! Every little helps towards giving our children extra experiences and opportunities that the school budget does not cover.
Fundraise while you shop!
Want to help the PTA but lack of time gets in the way?
We get it, life gets busy! But, you can help us without leaving the comfort of your own home. We have registered our charity with three different businesses that give us a donation every time you shop using them.
This is at no extra cost to you and will only take a few minutes to sign up, then, you just shop as normal.
With Christmas coming up it's the perfect time to get involved!
Upcoming Events
17th - 21st February - Fund-Raisin week
Wednesday 5th March - Bedtime Stories (FOCPS refreshment stall)*
10th and 11th March - Mary Poppins Performances (FOCPS refreshment Stall)*
19th March - Spring Disco*
9th April - Easter Family Fun Event*
Please note that detials for all events will be communicated via School Comms nearer the time.
*If you could offer some time supporting with any of these events please get in touch by calling the school office, emailing coxhoe@durhamlearning.net or contacting us via the FOCPS Facebook page.
Please see the recent events page to see what we have been up to!
Support Outside of FOCPS
Community & Parent Support
At Coxhoe Primary School, we work very closely with individuals and other groups from the Community. We believe that the local primary school should be the heart of the Village and, in recent years have developed strong links with all aspects of the Community. This enables us to work together as a community and really make a difference.
Parental Engagement
The school encourages open communication between home and school and issues regular newsletters to parents, via their children, detailing events and particulars concerning school. These events are also communicated through our school website.
May we take this opportunity to thank the people of Coxhoe for the faithful support, interest and encouragement given to the school. We aim to build on the links already established in our community, and, with your help, make our school a place of which we can all be justifiably proud.
Parent/Family Helpers
We are always grateful to those parents who come in to school and help. Don’t be shy! If you have some time to spare or a particular talent or area of expertise then we would love to hear from you.
Currently parent helpers are involved in supporting children with reading, helping in practical and creative subjects such as cookery, sewing, art, music and design technology. So if you are free, even for an hour a week, come in and speak to Mrs Caygill (Deputy Head) who organises our parent helpers – she would love to hear from you.
Prior to commencing your work in school all helpers will be required to have successfully completed an enhanced DBS check which helps us ensure pupils are safeguarded.
