Friends of Westminster

Friends of Westminster is our fundraising committee which provides extra items that can enhance your children’s learning, for example the investment into our eLearning area. Each term this group sets a goal, after consultation with the school management. They then set out to achieve this through fun activities that draw our community together, and at the same time generate the needed funds.

Achievements of the Friends of Westminster:

• The purchase of books for the refurbished library.
• Financial assistance for Senior School Camps.
• Extra funds allocated to staff for extra supplies for their class.
• Purchase of table tennis tables.
• Acquisition of new Junior Maths resources.

In 2024, we raised $14,000 towards our new Literacy books and equipment for the Junior Team to support the Better Start Literacy Approach and assisted with other operating costs across the school outside of what is covered by the Ministry funding and other donations.

In 2025, our fundraising goals are for the following:

• New FOW BBQ for school events including stand/trolley – $1,000
• Maths Equipment for Intermediate Area – $3,000
• Literacy Equipment and Professional Development for Senior Team – $3,000
• Funds for updated PE Gear – $2,000
• Funds for new devices across the school – $5,000

In 2025 our events that we need help with are:

• TERM ONE – Athletics – 8 April
• TERM TWO – Heritage Day – 16 May & Movie Night – 19 June
• TERM THREE – Junior, Senior and Intermediate Disco – 2, 3 and 4 September
• TERM FOUR – Cross Country – 17 October & Movie Night – 21 November

We encourage you to join our Friends of Westminster team. It is one of the quickest ways to get to know other families in the school and an effective way to support your child. Your children will be encouraged by your commitment to the school and enjoy seeing you working in the school environment.

Click this link to BE PART OF OUR TEAM.