“All schools must evolve and adapt or risk stagnation and an inevitable drop in standards”. The Development Office is all too aware of this with its sole purpose being investment in the school and progression. Edge Grove is a thriving school but we recognise that we must never stand still and rest on our laurels. Our ‘One School’ vision provides us with the framework for future development and capital projects that will secure our future in this competitive environment. Fundraising though the Development Office plays a central role in our drive for excellence – we do not run our finances at a significant surplus and so it is the generosity of today’s Edge Grove School community providing those extra items that help enhance and enrich learning both inside and outside the classroom. With this in mind, we recently launched the Edge Grove Annual Fund. The aim of the Annual Fund is to provide essential ‘extras’ which will enhance our curriculum and augment our children’s experiences at school. Your kind support of the Annual Fund will have an immediate impact on the lives of current and future pupils. The Annual Fund was launched just before Christmas and to date we have raised just over £3,000 which has enabled the first few items to be ordered by their departments. This means that current pupils are already seeing the benefit of this fundraising initiative. However, we have a long way to go to reach out £30,000 target for the year. Thank you to those of you that have already contributed. No matter how large or small your support is greatly appreciated. If you can help in any way please complete the donation form at the back of the Annual Fund booklet and drop it into the Finance Office. Read more about the Annual Fund here and please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions. Also, if you have any unwanted foreign currency lying around we would be happy to receive it, convert it to £'s and add it to the 2020 Annual Fund. We have a collection box located in reception.
Thank you for your support. Sue Maughan Development & Alumni Manager smaughan@edgegrove.com