At Gainsborough, our Keeps are at the heart of our community. We believe in kindness, care, inclusion and connection, and our Friends of Gainsborough (FRoGs) play an important part in bringing families, staff and children together.
FRoGs is our friendly and welcoming parent and staff association. The group organises raffles, celebrations and fundraising events throughout the year, helping us raise additional funds while creating memorable experiences for our children and families.
Our annual FRoGs calendar includes the Halloween Disco in October, Christmas Fair in December, Valentine’s Disco in February, Gainsborough’s Got Talent in April, and our much-loved Summer Fair.
More than anything, FRoGs is about Keeping Connected and Keeping Giving. Everyone is welcome to get involved, whether you can help at an event, contribute an idea, organise a raffle, volunteer some time or simply lend an extra pair of hands.
We are always looking for new members, new ideas and new ways to make our family events even better. Come and join the FRoGs – you will always receive a warm Gainsborough welcome!
“These events are what a school community is all about! I love that I get to see my children engage with their friends and see the excitement leading up to an event is so much fun!”
Parent
“Positive engagement in school life is very important for our families at Gainsborough. Our PTA is a way of hearing feedback, listening to opinion and ensuring we engage in what our community wants. We ALL really enjoy our events!”
Ms Clark, Headteacher
“It is great coming together to produce an event that the children love. We learn so much about our families while being part of the FroG’s. It is a very special part of being at Gainsborough.”
Charlotte Harris, Staff
We would love more Parents to become actively involved. If you are interested in joining the school’s PTA, or you would like to find out more, please contact the PTA via email on: frogs@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk. Our AGM is in September every year where we elect our Secretary, Treasurer and Chair. We are always looking for new members so please watch out for dates in our newsletters.