Friends of Sandle Manor – FOSM

Friends of Sandle Manor (FOSM) is a voluntary social and fundraising committee made up of parents and staff. The Committee aims to foster social links within the School and to enhance the school experience for a broad cross-section of children.

FOSM Sign

As well as organising social events, the Committee is responsible for identifying, funding and delivering projects for the benefit of the school community outside the scope of the Educational Trust.

Traditionally, FOSM has organised, or contributed to, events throughout the school year. These normally follow a pattern but with different themes. In recent years, these have been:

Events Autumn Term

FOSM Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

Our Mad Hatter’s Tea Party is a particular favourite. From whimsical hats to a delightful tea, the event held in our Dudley Hill Hall is always a magical afternoon filled with fun and laughter.

FOSM Elfriges

One of the most heartwarming moments before the end of the Autumn Term.

This amazing event is staffed by our FOSM elves for the afternoon, helping children from Years 3 – 6 pick out and wrap special gifts for their loved ones. This is another magical event filled with festive cheer, laughter, and so much festive spirit!

Events Spring Term

Quiz Night

The DHH becomes the ‘Dudley Hill Arms’ for the evening and teams of 8 – 10 compete for a range of prizes. The quality of the team names may raise a groan but the standard and breadth of knowledge is always high. This is a very friendly and informal evening which normally includes both the FOSM bar and outside catering.

Pre Prep Coffee Morning

Many of the FOSM social events take place in the evening, which may be difficult for Lower School parents and so each year the FOSM Committee makes a special effort to include the parents of the younger pupils. The Easter Bunny is given extra support by FOSM during the Pre Prep Easter Egg hunt, after which FOSM hosts a coffee morning for the parents.

Events Summer term

FOSM Summer Fête

Our FOSM Summer Fête, held in early May, is a wonderful event set in the Manor grounds, with food, drink and lots of family entertainment including stalls run by our Prep School pupils.

Sports Day

FOSM is proud to contribute to the atmosphere of celebration by providing some outside support in the form of food and drink. In the past this has included a coffee stand, Bubbly Bar (serving cold drinks and Prosecco) and a hog roast. All of which is intended to take the pressure of those family and friends attending the day.