Friends Of Bemerton St John (FoBS)
Who are we?
FoBs is a group of parents/carers and supporters of the school who meet regularly to plan events and activities to benefit the whole school community. All money raised directly benefits the pupils at this school. We get involved wherever we can to help the school, and try to spread a little happiness along the way. We are always keen to have new additions to our group, if you would like to get involved in any capacity, please speak to a member of FoBs in the playground or email us at friendsofbemertonschool@gmail.com
Updates can also be found on our Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/groups/2083468371670747/
Some of our regular events include:
- School discos each term
- Monthly 50-50 draw
- Summer Fete
- Mothers Day Crafts
- FoBShop
- Christmas Bazaar
- Quiz Night
2025/2026 FoBs members
Wrens Aija, Hannah
Robins Kizzi, Rachael, Grace, Celia and Kim
Swallows Aija
Kingfishers Gemma, Gavin, Kizzi, Char and Roxi
Woodpeckers Alex, Katherine, Celia and Kelly
Nightingales Steph, Michelle, Julia, Karo, Sarah and Roxi
Eagles Katie and Celia
2025/2026 FoBs keys role positions
Interim Chair Steph (Trustee)
Vice Chair Vacant
Treasurer Gemma (Trustee)
Secretary Katie (Trustee)
Media Sec Rachael
Advertising Sarah
Upcoming events
Friday 24th April - Quiz night at Bemerton St John's Place
A chance for parents to have a night off and enjoy some wine, some cheese and test your general knowledge!
Friday 12th June - School Disco
The ever popular school discos will be on Friday 12th June. Key Stage 1 disco will be 5:30 - 6:30pm and Key Stage 2 disco will be from 6:45 - 7:45pm.
Saturday 20th June - Summer Fete
Our Summer Fete was another huge success in 2025. Thank you to everyone who helped and supported us before and on the day. We were absolutely delighted by the generosity of local businesses and our school community in generating some amazing raffle prizes. The weather was a scorcher. There were many stalls, tombolas, inflatables and many others. We had some fabulous entertainers come and join us for displays as well as workshops. Aspire martial arts club, Panthea dance company and Wessex community circus. The summer fete is always one of our top fundraising events and this one raised a grand total of £2153.76.
This year the Summer Fete has a solstice theme! The raffle prices are really shaping up and the stalls are busy being arranged, this should be another great event!
Easy ways to support your school
One of the quickest and easiest ways to raise money for the school is by signing up to Easyfundraising. It will cost you nothing! Here are some videos explaining how to set up your devices so you will automatically raise a donation when purchasing online: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLztABS-fsldGyjeEeuwTtOp97j8v89uTVhttps://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/panel/
Just outside of the school gates you will find our textile recycling bin. For every kg collected, the school receives income. Clear out your wardrobes into plastic bags, drop them off during the school run and raise money for your school!
Name tags, labels and other items can be ordered from www.Nametags.com. This helps you keep track of your child's clothes and school items while earning money for the school. The school will earn money for each order made using our school ID, which is 31410. You can also use this link: http://www.mynametags.com/affiliate?id=31410
Pre-loved uniform
FoBs have a selection of second hand uniform for sale. We now use an online platform called Uniformd.
A direct link to the Unifromd catelogue can be found here https://app.uniformd.co.uk/items/bemerton-st-john-primary-school
Any requests for pre-loved Bemerton St John School uniform can also be please emailed: fobsuniform@bemerton-st-john.wilts.sch.uk
Our successes
All of the monies raised by FoBs goes back into the school to support the pupils. Each year FoBs contributes towards each class, such as book donations and contributions to school outings and events. We also aim to support at least one larger project each year
| 2025 |
£3000 on new iPads for the whole school £2900 on new Wrens playground equipment and updating Subsidised cost for year 6 residential coach Donation to each class trips and enrichment |
| 2024 |
New playground shelter Subsidised cost for year 6 residential coach Donation to each class trips and enrichment |
| 2023 |
Trim trial for the school playground 8 gazebos for school use Subsidised cost for year 6 residential coach Donation to each class trips and enrichment |
FoBs Successes
