FoC

FoC Parent Survey

Thanks so much to all those parents who took the time to complete our survey, it has proven tremendously useful. As promised we have pulled together a topline summary of the results which will influence our planning going forwards:

What you like now:
Of our current activities the bake sales, Christmas Bazaar, Summer Fete, Disco and the Macmillan Coffee Morning were identified as the most popular events. These were also the events you would be most likely to support in the future. 
 
What could we do more of?
There is an overwhelming desire – visible in the answers and the open-ended questions – for more family events which are held at times more suitable to working parents and which all the family can attend so there is no need for a babysitter

As a result of this we are excited to announce the inaugural Crescent Family Bingo on Friday 28 April at 6pm. More details to follow (but we will have a bar and food option!) 

This year, to mark the School’s 75th anniversary the Summer Fete will also be held on a Saturday (10 June 12pm – 2.30pm) and be a family-focused event, opening up the event to a wider group of parents

Parent socialising options 
While there was clearly an appetite for events which all the family could participate in, we also asked you what sort of events you would like where you could socialise with other parents. Of these the following were most popular: 
  • Cheese and wine night 
  • Comedy night 
  • Live music 
  • Wreath making 

We have taken these on board so watch this space! 

One thing you would like from FoC 
This open-ended question provided a variety of responses – some of which are already covered above. 

There was some enthusiasm to support the wider community. The Salvation Army Collection was a great example of this and we hope to work with School to continue supporting this - and other initiatives - in the future

And to the parent who requested that the Disco was not Valentines focused due to the unnecessary pressure it puts on the children – we wholeheartedly agree! 

Finally, thanks so much to the Parent Reps who helped write the survey and to Claire Tucker for uploading the survey and managing it.  

Inez de Koning
FoC Chair