Friends of Blackbrook PTA

🎨✨ TODAY’S THE DAY! ✨🎨

The transformation of our school hall officially starts today! 🥳💙

We’re SO excited to see this project come to life and create a brighter, more welcoming space for our children, families and the whole school community.

Let the transformation begin! 🛠️🎉

🍦🎉 School’s Out for Summer! 🎉🍦

Join the Friends of Blackbrook on the last day of school as we celebrate another fantastic year! 🌞💙

✨ Alfie’s Ice Cream Van will be in the playground at the end of the school day.
🍬 Our Tuck Shop will be packed with treats – 50p each or 3 for £1.
🛍️ We’ll also be selling our beautiful Friends of Blackbrook tote bags for just £5, featuring our amazing logo created by the children. There are only a limited number available, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone!

💳 Cash only payments for tuck shop and tote bags.

Thank you for all your support throughout the year. We can’t wait to celebrate with you all and wish everyone a happy, safe and sunny summer! ☀️🍦💙💛

🎉FriendsFest is almost here! 🎉

The countdown is on, and we can't wait to welcome you to FriendsFest this Saturday for a fantastic day of family fun, great food and plenty of activities for everyone to enjoy!

Before you arrive, please take a moment to read the important information below to help make the day run as smoothly as possible. Thank you for supporting the Friends and helping us raise valuable funds for our school. We look forward to seeing you there!

Important Information

Weather: FriendsFest will go ahead whatever the weather, unless exceptional circumstances require us to cancel. Please dress appropriately for the forecast and remember to bring sun cream, hats and a refillable water bottle. There will be water refill stations around the event to help everyone stay cool and hydrated throughout the afternoon

Photography: Please note that photographs and videos will be taken throughout FriendsFest for use by Friends in newsletter and on our social media channels. By attending the event, you acknowledge that you may appear in these images. If you do not wish to be photographed, please speak to a member of the Friends team on arrival.

Food & Drink: We will have a selection of gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan food options available. You are also very welcome to bring your own food and non-alcoholic drinks if you prefer. Please note that, due to our licensing conditions, guests must not bring their own alcohol onto the site. A licensed can bar will be available serving alcoholic beverages. You are also more than welcome to bring picnic blankets and camping chairs.

Parking: Parking on the school site will not be available on the day unless this has been agreed in advance with a senior member of Friends, for example, if you require disabled parking. Parking on the surrounding roads will be limited, so please walk where possible. If you do need to park nearby, we kindly ask that you park considerately and are mindful of our neighbours by avoiding blocking driveways or causing obstruction.

Special Guests: We are hopeful that the fire engine will be joining us on the day. However, due to the current hot weather and the increased demand on our emergency services, attendance cannot be guaranteed if crews are called away to incidents. We appreciate your understanding.

Payment: We will be accepting both cash and card payments throughout the event for your convenience.

Children: All children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Need Help? Friends volunteers will be wearing yellow lanyards throughout the event. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to speak to one of our volunteers.

Thank You: FriendsFest is organised entirely by volunteers. Thank you for supporting our school and helping us raise valuable funds for our children. We'd also like to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing volunteers, whose time, enthusiasm and hard work make events like this possible.

You can book online using the link on the comments or pay on the gate. We can't wait to see you and we hope you have a fantastic day!

💙 A huge heartfelt thank you to Crystal care and Support Ltd for their incredible kindness and generosity in supporting our FriendsFest Summer Fair.

Your wonderful donation means so much to us and will help make the day even more special for everyone attending. We're so grateful for your support and for helping us bring our community together for a fantastic day of fun, laughter, and making memories. We hope to see some of you there! 💛

👀 Be sure to keep an eye on our stories over the coming days for exclusive behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, including some of our amazing raffle prizes just like the ones in the photo and other exciting surprises!

🎟️ Missed out on getting your tickets? Don't worry! We'll have a small selection of tickets available to purchase on the day, so there's still a chance to join in the fun.

Thank you again, Crystal care and Support Ltd, for your generosity and for helping make FriendsFest possible. We can't wait to celebrate with you all! 🌞🎉

🌼🌞PRE-BOOKING FOR FRIENDS FEST IS NOW LIVE!!🌼☀️

Follow this link to book now!

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/GRVV

Alternatively, you can pay on the day using cash or card. The prices are the same either way.

🎟️ Raffle tickets are here! 🎟️

Your raffle tickets should have come home with your child today… but don’t worry if you’d like more – we’ve got plenty available!

Just pop into school reception and ask for some extra tickets.

There are some fantastic prizes up for grabs, so the more tickets you sell, the better your chances of winning while supporting our wonderful school! 💙

We’ll also be sharing behind-the-scenes sneak peeks on our page as we count down to FriendsFest on Saturday 11th 🎉, so be sure to give Friends of Blackbrook a follow to stay up to date.

Thank you for your continued support – we can’t wait to see you at FriendsFest! 🌟

🎉 BREAK THE RULES DAY IS COMING! 🎉

To kick off the excitement ahead of FriendsFest on Saturday 11th, we’re having a Break the Rules Day on Friday 3rd July! 🤩

For one day only, children can bend a few of the usual school rules… if they dare! 😄

🎨 Choose one (or more!) to break:
👕 Wear non-school uniform
🧦 Wear odd socks
🤪 Come in a silly outfit
💇‍♀️ Have crazy hair
💄 Wear make-up
❤️ Add a temporary tattoo

💛 To take part, please bring in a donation in your child’s class colour:
❤️ Class F – Red
💛 Class 1 – Yellow
🧡 Class 2 – Orange
💚 Class 3 – Green
💙 Class 4 – Blue
💜 Class 5 – Purple
🩷 Class 6 – Pink

All donations will help make FriendsFest even more colourful and fantastic for our school community! 🌈

We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative outfits and rule-breaking fun!

🎉☀️ FRIENDSFEST SUMMER FAIR 2026 ☀️🎉

The countdown is on! Join us for an afternoon of family fun at the FriendsFest Summer Fair on Saturday 11th July, from 1pm–4pm at Blackbrook School.

We’ve got an incredible afternoon planned, including:

🍔 BBQ
🍭 Candy Floss
🍦 Ice Cream
🍬 Tuck Shop
🎨 Face Painting
✨ Festival Glitter
💇 Hair Braiding
🚒 Fire Engine Visit
🕷️ Meet Spider-Man
🌊 Meet Moana
🎟️ Tombola
🎁 Lucky Dip
🎯 Traditional Fair Games
🎪 Performance Arena
🛍️ Stalls and Carts
…and much, much more!

Whether you’re coming for the entertainment, the treats, the games or simply to enjoy a fantastic afternoon with family and friends, there’s something for everyone at FriendsFest.

Bring your family, invite your friends and join us for one of the highlights of the school year. Every penny raised helps the Friends of Blackbrook continue supporting our school and providing enriching experiences for all our children.

📅 Saturday 11th July
⏰ 1pm–4pm
📍 Blackbrook School

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉💙