Annual Giving Programme

In October 2009, the Foundation launched it's third Annual Giving Programme. The Programme is a yearly request to former pupils, parents, staff and friends of the school to make a financial contribution towards life changing opportunities and equipment over and above what school fees alone can provide.

 

The Foundation's financial year will end on 31 July 2010, and the current fundraising projects (see list below) will close.

 

The fourth Annual Giving Programme (2010/11) will be launched on Monday 18 October 2010, with the release of the forthcoming projects in August. If you would like any further information about the 2010/11 Annual Giving Programme prior to this release date, please contact s.bartucca@wellscs.somerset.sch.uk

 

If you would like to make a donation towards any of the current projects (see list below) before the end of July 2010, click here for a printable Response Form and return it to the Foundations freepost address:

 

Freepost Plus RRKX-ERRE-JKSB

Wells Cathedral School Foundation

Wells Cathedral School

15 The Liberty

WELLS

BA5 2ST

 

 

	CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FUND This fund is accessible by teachers and is available to enhance classroom learning. The CDF has its own committee and is headed by the Deputy Head of Curriculum, Nigel Walkey. Last year awards were made to observe new and innovative learning techniques at one of the worlds premiere music education centres and to develop a philosophy website devoted to teaching and thinking about ethics.
	LIGHTS FOR DRAMA Current and former parents will know first hand how fantastic the school productions are and previous years Programmes have already given £2,500 towards new lights for Ritchie Hall. To help us provide the department with all the invaluable equipment they need we are aiming to raise a target sum of £6,000.
	TRAVEL BURSARIES Every year the school offers a range of trips providing students with insight into different cultures and countries. This fund helps those unable to travel without finacial assistant.
	NEW TELESCOPE Our inspiring astronomical target is the 14" Meade LX200R telescope. Astronomy is now a critical element of hte curriculum in Physics particularly at Key Stage, GCSE and A Level making this equipment essential.
	TROPHY CABINET The school's trophies are currently stored out of sight. Therefore a new home to display them would be wonderful.
	SERVICE BOOKS As one of the oldest cathedral foundation schools in the world it is appropriate we have a service book in line with most other Christian independent schools.
	THREE NEW VIOLAS The school owns few extra instruments, and in particular, hardly any violas.