Who we are
Friends of Ōrākei School PTA (FOS) is an enthusiastic bunch of parents, caregivers, alumni, teacher representatives, Board of Trustee representatives and the School Principal, all working together to directly benefit the school, students and their families on a volunteer basis.
What we do
FOS meets monthly to plan upcoming events and fundraising & friend-raising projects we are working towards – there’s always something on the go. FOS works directly with the Board of Trustees ensuring we have a shared focus towards our goals for the benefit of our children.
Here are some highlights:
Colour Fun Run – Book Week – Disco – Brick Show – Tennis Competition – Night at the Races – FOS Picnic - Weetbix Kids Tryathlon.
We have contributed funds for picnic tables, staffroom supplies, sports equipment, STEM resources, Garden to Table resources and staff, Health TV.
How You Can Help
Join our email list, so you stay informed of our events and fundraisers. Email orakei.pta.sec@hotmail.com
Support our fundraising & friend-raising projects when you can. We know your time is precious, so we value when you can spare a few hours to take part.
Save your Yummy apple and pear stickers throughout the year. In Term 3 we turn the stickers in for sports equipment.
Support our FOS Fundraising through myKindo. We have short campaigns throughout the year, like samosas, dumplings and hotcross buns. Download the myKindo app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mykindo
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nz.co.tgcl.mykindo
Join your year group parents WhatsApp network. You get regular reminders of school events and you can ask questions and connect with others. Contact one of the admins below via WhatsApp and advise which Year(s) you need to be added to:
Years 0-2, 3-4 Jenny Carter 021-837-500
Years 5-6, 7-8 Pam Schuch 022-037-3687
Rumaki Olivia Kapa 021-190-3449
Join our FOS Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsofOrakeiSchool
Join Us!
If you want to meet other parents, be part of a team, build your leadership skills and make a real difference to our school and student community, come along and lend your voice to our FOS projects.
We welcome new faces, fresh ideas, and skills to support FOS. To join us or inquire about specific projects, email orakei.pta.sec@hotmail.com. If there is a specific project you want to help with, please let us know in the email.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
If you have any other related enquiries please feel free to contact the FOS orakei.pta.sec@hotmail.com