Welcome to the Friends of St Catherine's (FOSC)
We believe that when families, teachers, and the community work together, our children thrive. Our mission is to support the school, enrich our children’s' education, and create an environment where every child has the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
Our Values
🌟 Collaboration – We bring together parents, teachers, and the community to make a meaningful impact.
📚 Education – We support programs, events, and resources that enhance learning both inside and outside the classroom.
❤️ Inclusion – Every voice matters. We welcome all families and encourage diverse perspectives.
🎉 Engagement – We organise activities, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities to strengthen our school community.
🚀 Advocacy – We work to ensure our children have access to the best educational experiences and support.
Upcoming Events
Please click here to visit our PTA events page.
About FOSC
- We are registered with the Charity Commission (Charity No. 1205798) and comply with their regulations. For further information visit
- Our Charity has 4 Trustees: Chair- Hannah Fruen, Vice Chair-Rob Hopkins, Secretary- Lizzie Satchell and Treasurer – Alex Ford. We also have committee members who support us at events and share their ideas.
- The Committee meet on a regular basis usually once or twice per term, with smaller working groups meeting as necessary when we are planning larger events. It is at our Committee meetings, that the decisions on how to spend the money are agreed.
- Like most PTAs, the majority of our funds are raised through the events that we run.
- We work closely with the school on projects that are a priority or on their wish-list. We are currently raising money to replace Interactive White Boards for each classroom- starting with Y6.
How You Can Get Involved
Your support makes a difference! Whether you have an hour to volunteer, ideas to share, or simply want to stay informed, there’s a place for you with FOSC. Join us in building a bright future for our children—together, we can make great things happen!
If you would like to get involved in any of the roles then please email us at FOSC@stcatherines.swindon.sch.uk or any committee member will be happy to speak with you at school drop off / collection times.