The Friends of Lindal & Marton Primary School

Formerly LAMPS PTA

All parents and carers of children who attend the school are automatically members of The Friends of Lindal & Marton Primary School, the aim of which is to foster good relationships between home and school. The Friends is very active in raising funds for the school, and in organising special events for pupils, friends and families.

Fundraising

The Friends organises the sale of new and second-hand school uniforms for pupils. They donate funds to the school for many purposes, including book bags, maths games, construction toys, furniture, a water cooler, a fridge, and sports equipment. They have paid for tree-planting, fencing, garden benches, play equipment, bins, and other improvements to the school playground, garden and playing field.

Events

The Friends organises various social and fundraising activities, such as a lottery, plant fairs, beetle drives, raffles, quizzes, discos and barbecues.

In 2004, the Friends held a Victorian picnic on The Green, and provided a free mug to all pupils in the school to commemorate the school's 150th anniversary.

In 2007, the Friends organised an excellent evening of live music with local bands "Kev Roberts" and "The Irie", complete with party games, and pie & peas.

The Friends organised a talent show in 2009 to celebrate Mr Barlow's retirement. This is set to become a regular event, and a second highly successful show took place in June 2010.

Also in 2010, there have been numerous other events, including an auction, band night, and the annual plant sale.

Committee meetings

Minutes of Friends committee meetings are available on the LAMPS Downloads page.