Friends at Braes
Friends at Braes is the school's parent-led fundraising group, and as a Parents' Association, the group plays a tremendous part in the life and work of the school. The main purpose of Friends at Braes is fundraising for the school, and the group have made significant contributions to a wide variety of developments over many years. However, Friends at Braes is also about supporting the wider school community. By supporting events in school, FAB contribute enormously to supporting our school's positive ethos, bringing a real parent-school partnership to many events such as concerts, exhibitions, information events and primary/secondary transition activities. Obviously in more recent times, the ability to hold `normal' events has been restricted. However, even during the current circumstances, FAB has remained active, inventive and supportive of the school. Friends at Braes meetings are, as the name suggests, friendly, but also positive, constructive and most importantly, all about the young people of Braes High School. Pupils often appear at these meetings, bringing proposals and ideas to the group. At present, meetings are being held online, and it has been great to see such positive discussion continuing in this different way of getting together. Friends at Braes is also heavily involved in supporting fellow Braes families, through uniform recycling and also by promoting school events and information.
FAB Easter Raffle 2024
Dear Parent/Carer,
Friends at Braes are launching their annual Easter raffle on Monday 26th February!
In addition to our FAB Easter themed hamper, we have a brand new Apple Smart Watch and £100 cash on offer. There are also a few prizes which have been generously donated by local businesses. Details of all prizes can be found within the attached flyer.
Tickets are priced at £2 or 3 for £5, and they can be purchased in 3 different ways:
1) online through Ipay Impact. This is where you can pay for things such as school meals. There will be a specific option for the Xmas raffle. You will see a maximum value entered of £20 and you are free to purchase however much you wish up to that value.
OR
2) offline, by emailing friendsatbraeshigh@gmail.com, stating how many tickets you wish to purchase. We will send you FAB bank account details to enable you to make a bank transfer.
OR
3) at the Dance Showcase on Thursday 29th February. You will be able to purchase on your way into the show and during the interval. We now have a card machine, so you'll have the option to pay by card or in cash.
No physical raffle tickets will be issued. All entries will be tracked on a central spreadsheet.
HAMPER DONATIONS
We would be very grateful to receive donations of Easter themed goodies, bottles, pamper items etc to help make up the hamper. These can be handed in to the school office via the reception desk just inside the main entrance to the school.
The last date for purchasing tickets will be Tuesday 26th March, with the draw taking place in the school on Wednesday 27th March.
Please enjoy browsing the fabulous prizes we have on offer and spread the word to family and friends!
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
(FAB Chairperson)
Thank you Friends of Braes Video
Upcoming FAB Events :
Dear Parent/Carer,
Our next committee meeting is this coming Monday, 6th November at 6:30pm. This will take place in the Conference room on the first floor in the school, as well as online via Teams.
The agenda is attached to give you a flavour of what we will be discussing. We would warmly welcome any new members and any fresh ideas for fundraising.
If you wish to attend, please drop an email to friendsatbraeshigh@gmail.com and let me know if you'd like to come in person or would like to dial in online via Teams.
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
(FAB Chairperson)
FAB Adult Quiz Night 19th May 23
- FAB Adult Quiz Night Friday 19th May 23
Dear Parent/Carer,
This is just a little reminder that Friends at Braes will be running an Adult Quiz Night on Friday 19th May at Reddingmuirhead Community Hall.
This will be a Bring Your Own drink and snacks event.
Teams can be up to 8 people and you can choose to enter as a team or we can help form teams. We have already sold a few tables, but still have some space for more. If you are interested in taking part, please drop an email to friendsatbraeshigh@gmail.com.
We also intend to hold a tombola during the event and would be extremely grateful for any donations to be used as prizes (items such as boxes of chocolates, bottles of wine/gin/vodka, candles, diffusers, tea lights, gift sets.....)
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
(Friends at Braes Chairperson)
FAB Adult Quiz Night
- FAB Committee meeting Monday 24th April 23
Dear Parent/Carer,
Our next committee meeting is this coming Monday, 24th April, at 6:30pm. This will take place in the Conference room on the first floor in the school, as well as online via Teams.
The agenda is attached to give you a flavour of what we will be discussing. We would warmly welcome any new members and any fresh ideas for fundraising.
If you wish to attend (either in person or online), please drop an email to friendsatbraeshigh@gmail.com and let me know if you'd like to come in person or would like to dial in online via Teams.
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
(FAB Chairperson)
FAB Committee meeting Agenda 23
- FAB Committee meeting Monday 13th March 23
Dear Parent/Carer,
Our next committee meeting is this coming Monday, 13th March at 6:30pm. This will take place in the Conference room on the first floor in the school, as well as online via Teams.
The agenda is attached to give you a flavour of what we will be discussing. We would warmly welcome any new members and any fresh ideas for fundraising.
If you wish to attend (either in person or online), please drop an email to friendsatbraeshigh@gmail.com and let me know if you'd like to come in person or would like to dial in online via Teams.
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
FAB Committee meeting Agenda 23
FAB Easter Raffle 23
- Fundraising efforts Aug 22-Jan23- Easter raffle tickets Monday 27th feb 23
Dear Parent/Carer,
Please find attached a short presentation which gives you some information about Friends at Braes and our fundraising efforts between August 2022 and January 2023.
It also includes detail on events we will be supporting for the remainder of the session as well as those we will be running. Look out for Easter raffle tickets going on sale from Monday 27th February, more details to follow separately.
Kind regards
Susan MacKinnon
(FAB Chairperson)
FAB progress Aug 22 - Jan 23
FAB Committee Agenda 23rd January 23
FAB Committee Meeting 23rd January 23
FAB Christmas Raffle Thank you
FAB Christmas Raffle 9th December 22
Agenda FAB Committee Meeting 12th December
FAB Christmas Raffle 2022 Flyer reminder 05/12/2022
FAB Christmas Raffle 2022 Flyer reminder
Agenda FAB Committee Meeting 7th November
FAB Committee Meeting 7th November
FAB Christmas Raffle 2022 Flyer
FAB Christmas Raffle 2022
FAB 26/09/2022 Committee meeting
FAB AGM Minutes, August 2022
Welcome from FAB 2022-23
FAB Lotto application form 2022-2023
Chair report 2022 (3)
FAB Uniform Recycling
Friends at Braes Update 09/11/2020
FAB Minutes 02/11/2020
FAB 2019-2020 AGM Agenda
FAB 10/09/2019 AGM Meeting Minutes