One of our parents, Mrs Fisher, is running in the London marathon this weekend in aid of Save the Family. If you'd like to sponsor her please go to Just Giving.

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Congratulations to our pupils and staff who have managed to raise in excess of £880 for this years Comic Relief appeal. This was done by a combination of selling red noses and a sponsored spell for all classes. The children really got into the spirit of the day with all sorts of comic outfits with a red theme and Mrs Cook baked a special rednose cake.

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Ever thought about biking up Snowdon? We are putting together a men's event to raise money for charity and have some fun. The weekend will be the 25-26 April 2009. The full weekend itinerary is firming up and will comprise of taking the train from Chester to Bangor 1st thing Saturday. We will then form 2 groups. The 1st will make their way to the Snowdon Ranger YHA via the back roads and cycle paths of Snowdonia. The 2nd ... Continue reading this entry »

Well done to all the school for a great christmas service last Wednesday. Each year group performed a song and the School choir and Chamber choir performed. I especially liked the "Heaven invites you to a party" with the voices calling out from around All Saints church. The collection over the two services raised just over £900. Thank you very much to the parents and friends who contributed. The money will be split equally and go to Shelter and ... Continue reading this entry »

The Firs sponsors 6 children in India who are cared for by the charity Christ for all in Andhra Pradesh. Two of our children recently left the hostel to go on and earn money for their families. We now have two more Radha and Nagisetty. See the following letter from Nicola Roper concerning our sponsorship.

Radha Krishna Nagisetty

Dear Parents Our Harvest service will take place on Thursday 23rd October at 2.15 p.m. at St. Columba's church, Newton, and you are warmly invited to join us. Harvest gifts of dried and tinned foods will be donated to Save the Family. Save the Family is a local charity which supports homeless families. The Firs School supports a cottage at Plas Bellin, a community which receives homeless families and offers training and support. If you would like further information about Save the ... Continue reading this entry »

Dear Parents Our Harvest service will take place on Thursday 23rd October at 2.15 p.m. at St. Columba's church, Newton, and you are warmly invited to join us. Harvest gifts of dried and tinned foods will be donated to Save the Family. Save the Family is a local charity which supports homeless families. The Firs School supports a cottage at Plas Bellin, a community which receives homeless families and offers training and support. If you would like further information about Save the ... Continue reading this entry »