Stanley Bay School

Friends of Stanley Bay

The Friends of Stanley Bay School (FOSB) is a group of parents who volunteer their time to run events that build school and community spirit as well as raise vital funds for our great school. The school relies on these funds for school improvements as agreed by the Board – including increased teaching resources to maintain our small class sizes, teacher aides, professional development for the teachers, and classroom equipment.  Despite careful budgeting, a budget deficit is again projected. This makes fundraising vitally important in continuing to provide the level of levels of education our children deserve.

Take a Historical tour around Devonport.

Books an be bought on Kindo

The Stanley Bay Mud Run is a community fundraiser for Stanley Bay School usually run in September each year.

Starting and finishing at the school – the course will also use the Ngataringa Navy fields.

Fun and challenging obstacles for kids of all ages and adults. Includes a slip and slide into a giant mud pit!

Do as many laps as you dare!

Events 2024

  • FOSB parent quiz night – Postponed to (Term 4) – 9 November

  • Stanley Bay Stampede/Mud Run -15 September (Term3)

  • Children’s school discos (Term 2) – 13 June, (Term 4)- 30 October

  • Devonport Christmas Parade (Term 4)

Objectives

We raise funds annually to support the school budget and enhance the education and well-being of our students. We plan and deliver social activities and events for the purpose of:

  • Building strong relationships and a positive sense of belonging within our school community
  • Fundraising
  • Promoting and increasing our school’s profile in the wider community

We need your help 

We function as a sub-committee of the school Board with several parents who meet monthly, supported by a wider group of parents who help as and when they can or lead one-off events. Everyone is welcome to help and/or join in, be it as an ad-hoc volunteer or committee member.  FOSB is a great way to meet new friends and join the community so if you are interested or want to know more, we would love to chat with you.  Please contact Emma Tolmie at school.

Meetings

We welcome all parents/carers/family, teachers and staff to our team meetings, which are held monthly on Wednesday evenings.

See school calendar for dates

Meeting notes are available on request from FOSB@stanleybay.school.nz

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting our wonderful school.