The Friends of Salisbury Cathedral School (FSCS) is a parent-led body whose role is to support the school by organising social events and fund-raising for ‘extras’ that enhance the childrens experience of school life. Events are usually fun for the children but also enable parents to meet each other.
The aim is to involve the whole school community, including the staff, in the varied activities, which make an enormous contribution to the special atmosphere of the school.
Events and Charitable Status
All parents automatically become Friends when their children join the school. we are very lucky to have their support.
Events
These are run by a group of volunteers (not necessarily committee members) and include both fund-raising initiatives and purely social events. Highlights of the calendar include:
• Quiz night
• Christmas Fair in the Cloisters
• St. Osmund’s Day fireworks and barbecue to celebrate the school’s founder
• Summer Fete
• Pimm’s tent at Sports Day
• Summer disco for children
** Upcoming Events for 2022 **
10 Nov Bags2School
19 Nov Christmas Fair in the cloisters
2 Dec St Osmond Fireworks
15 Dec Christmas Day at School
Charitable status
The Friends is a registered charity (no. 309484) and the money it raises goes to the school. A fee of £15 per term is added to parent bills to cover the up-front cost of running events. Annually we make a donation to charity, in recent years we have been supporting some of the Salisbury-based charities:
- ‘Children’s Chance’ which pays for extras such as swimming, musical instrument lessons for children whose families would normal be unable to do so.
- ‘The Stars Appeal’
- ‘Salisbury Trust for the Homeless’
Projects
Funds raised allow the Friends to enhance the school environment for the benefit of the children. In recent years, a diverse range of projects have been supported including:
- Bell Tents
- Pre-Prep Kitchen
- Mosaic Munal
- Minibus
- Swimming Pool
- etc…
Merchandise
Various SCS original products are available for purchase including:
- China mug
- Travel reusable mug
- Notebook
- Bookmark
- Tea towel
- etc…
Wants to be involved?
If you would like to take a more active role, or have a special skill to offer, then why not join the Committee?
Members aim to meet at least twice a term, along with Mr Marriott. All you need is enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude!
If you are interested, please contact using the online form below or email at friends@salisburycathedralschool.com
View/Download FSCS_Flyer
View/Download FSCS Report of AGM for 2020/2021 (held on 16th September 2021)
Salisbury Cathedral School
The 900 year history of the school, combined with its incomparable setting beneath the famous spire of Salisbury Cathedral, provides a unique atmosphere of tradition in which to educate our pupils.
One of the oldest educational establishments in the world, our school was founded in 1091 by St Osmund, nephew of William the Conqueror and Bishop of Salisbury, to educate the choristers of his Cathedral at Old Sarum, a mile away from our present site.
After 150 years at Old Sarum, the choristers’ school moved to Salisbury, following the building of the new Cathedral and in 1947 the school finally came to its present home, based in the 13th century buildings and grounds of the Bishop’s Palace.
In more recent years, the school added a Pre-Preparatory department and in 1987, the school admitted girls for the first time. Today the school is fully co-educational.
1991 was a memorable year for the school and the Cathedral’s musical tradition with the founding of the first English Cathedral Girls’ choir. This quickly gained a strong reputation and has gone from strength to strength.
In March 2016, Salisbury Cathedral School merged with Leaden Hall School, also based in the Cathedral Close.
Today the school makes full use of its historic buildings and extensive grounds and continues to benefit from additional modern facilities. Visit the Salisbury Cathedral School online.
Contact Us
Contact
Katie Walker is the current Chair of the Friends Committee with Hilary Weston as Vice Chair, Miyuki Griffin as Secretary and Bex Combes as Treasurer.
They are always delighted to hear from potential volunteers and those interested in joining the committee. Please talk to any committee member and be part of the fun – it’s worth it!
Alternatively, contact them using the email form on the left.