Friends, Of Oak
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Parents Council
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School and Nurser
Address:
19 Limavady Road
L'Derry
BT47 6JY
Northern Ireland Charity Number.. 107705
Trustee's Annual Re
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Purposes of the Charity
Improved relationships between home and school. The benefit which flows from this
purpose includes funding for additional resources forthe school and links built with the local
community. This is demonstrated through having an active PTA that works in partnership
with the school and engages parental support. The benefit is for children at Oakgrove
Integrated Primary School and Nursery
2. Advancing the education of pupils in the school. The benefit which flows from this purpose
includes increased educational progres5 and attainment of pupils in the school and links built
with the local community. This is demonstrated through pupils having access to resources,
events, activities and links with the local community which are not available through direct
school funding. The benefit is for children at Oakgrove Integrated Primary School and
Nursery
These purposes are described in our Constitution, which was adopted on 22. June 2016
Activities and Achievements:
Since our last report life has been returning to "normal" but it has been a slow process. Our PTFA
meetings have continued on Zoom during this time. While not ideal, it's been great to have the
technology to allow us to keep getting things done.
In December 2021, the PTFA were able to help at the Nursery Open Day, providing tea, coffee and a
warm welcome to prospective fami5ies. The Santa Breakfast went ahead in class'bubbles" as it had
the previous year, with treats provided to each classroom and a specia I visitor to ce lebrate the
occasion.
We have provided Graduation Gowns for the Nursery, new pads for the Defibrillator and contributed
to the P7 Year books.
We applied for a £500 grant from St Columb's Park House, initially with the idea of tarpaulin 'sails"
forthe Science Garden to increase the use of the outside space. The application was successful,
though after further consideration, the money was spent on the design and installation of a willow
tunnel in the area to enhance the space and improve facilities forthe children. This also created
links Wlth the local community and will hopefully lead to further collaboration with St Columb's Park
House.

The Parent and Toddler group got started again towards the end of the school year, meeting on a
Friday morning in the Nurture centre and providing a very welcome Space for families to meet.
The return of the Summer Fair was a real turning point in our'getting back to normal" The planning
started before we knew it could really happen, but we were delighted when it was able to go ahead
in June. There were activities provided for all age groups. from laser tag to merry go rounds and
animals to hold, refreshments available and a second-hand uniform stall. This gave the opportunity
for the school families to come together again in a relaxed and fun environment, strengthening links
between home and school. The Platinum Jubilee Fund received by the school was a great help
towards the cost of this event.
Private Benefit.. Charity trustees IPTFA committee members) are parents at the school which their
children attend and hence gain benefit in the same way as all other beneficiaries. This benefit is
incidental a nd necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to al I beneficiaries.
Charit Trustees:
Orlagh Robinson
Shona Mccurry
Catherine McLean-Gorman
Edel Sweenev
Ruth O'callaghan
Joanne Holland
Michelle Scott
Additional people who served as Trustees during this financial year:
Nicola Ferguson
Marion Thompson
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's Public Benefit Requirement Statutory
guidance.
This annual report has been approved by the current committee for submission to the Charity
Commission.
Signed..
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Shona Mccurry