Chairperson's Report - AGM 711112023
School Year September 2022 - June 2023
Ballymacrickett Fundraising Committee
Chairperson
Gemma Stewart
ILLYNIACRIcKEff
During the period Sept 2022 - June 2023 the committee continued to meet regularly
to discuss and plan fundraising events and confirm the allocation of funds for projects
within Ballymacrickett Primary School.
This year existing members Joe Mulholland, Eimear Brock and Kerri Forrester have
stepped down from the committee, I will be also stepping down this year. We have
welcomed new members Theresa Mulholland, Deborah Bradley, Janet Walls and Aine
Logan. The existing committee members remaining are Paul McDowell, Michelle
Doone, Aiveen Kavanagh, Marie Shannon, Jade Mccourt and Claire Kemp.
Committee Members have worked hard to maintain annual events that are enjoyed by
the children and their families and indeed the local community. The committee is
supported by Paul McDowell and the entire school staff, without their support
fundraising events would not be as successful as they are. Their support is invaluable.
The Committee is appreciative of local businesses who kindly donate prizes for the
Christmas and Summer Ballots that are promoted through school fayre events. The
ballots are a solid source of regular income.
The school Sensory Room has been furnished from committee funds which in today's
environment is an essential resource within the school. We thank Paul and other
school staff for overseeing this project, ensuring this most needed resour￿ is
available for the children.
From the income detailed in the treasures report for this period and funds carried over,
we as a committee have agreed to fund the renewal of the Accelerated Reading
Program for P4 - P7 for the next 3 years, once reviewed by the teaching staff. This
program encourages the children to read independently during quite reading time in
school, as well as pleasure at home, leading to comprehension activities on
completion of each book.
It has also been agreed that funds can be contributed to the development of sectional
outdoor play, highlighted in a recent audit by Playboard Nl. This will provide a wider
range of play resources to increase and improve opportunities for play throughout the
school from Nursery to Primary 7.
A new event, Quiz Night, has been confirmed for the upcoming year and is scheduled
for April 2024.
Thank you to everyone and I wish the committee every success going forward in the
years to come.