Upcoming Events 

FoWMS – Next meeting will be Monday 8th August @ 7pm

Our Team 

Currently consists of: Mike Rose - Chair, Cynthia Endicott-Davies - Vice Chair, Sarah McPhee - treasurer, Jeanette Neal, Pip Gould, Rosie Sorenson, Bec Lowery, Janelle McIntosh, Lissa Birse, Abbey Colgate, Heidi Holm, Sarah Kippax, Tania Fernandez, Vanessa Henry.

We are on the lookout for a new secretary, so if you are interested, please express your interest, chat with any of the above committee or ask at the school office, I am sure they will point you in the right direction.

If you think the secretary role is not for you but are still keen to learn more and join our great team then by all means come along to our next meeting that will be held in the staff room of the school.

Our Mission

To advance education by:

• Encouraging greater family involvement at school.
• Providing a link between the young person, parents/caregivers and the school.
• Bringing parents/caregivers and teachers together in social or informative activities.
• Raising funds to provide improved facilities and opportunities for members of the school community.
• Carrying out other activities consistent with the charitable objects of the organisation.

Fundraising 

• Entertainment Books – 1-year subscriptions can be purchased online - $70 for single city and 20% comes to West Melton School. 
• Fruju Friday - Terms 4 and 1 - Friday afternoons on the court - $2 an ice block
• 2nd hand uniform shop.

Funding 

We receive many funding applications over the year, and we are pleased to report that we were able to support the majority of these - all in the aid of supporting our schools’ learners.

Pastoral Care Fund 

Another area the FoWMS supports the school and community is through a Pastoral Care Fund. This could be baking, financial support, touching base, sharing a coffee, meetings etc.  The FoWMS have a Pastoral Care Fund, with the main purpose of the fund being to help support families in our school community in any way necessary.  If you would like more information please contact Tracey Riley, Principal, principal@westmelton.school.nz  

Mike Rose - Chairperson

fowms@westmelton.school.nz