Friends Association

The Friends of Kettering Buccleuch Academy has been running now for a number of years, during which time, as a group of enthusiastic parents, grandparents and staff have raised over £5000. 

Our aim is to organise fun-filled events that all of the family can enjoy whilst, at the same time, raising money to fund equipment and resources which add value to the experience of students at the academy.  These events have included an Easter egg hunt, summer fayre, Christmas fayre and a circus.  We also run regular discos and organise the sale of refreshments at many academy events.

How can you help?

As a parent/carer of a pupil at the academy you are automatically a member of the Friends Association, however if you would like to be more involved please speak to a member of the committee or contact us. All members are welcome to attend our meetings, we meet at 6pm and a list of dates for this year are below:  

• 19th September 2018
• 17th October 2018
• 21st November 2018
• 5th December 2018
• 9th January 2019
• 6th February 2019
• 20th March 2019
• 1st May 2019
• 5th June 2019
• 10th July 2019

If you are unable to attend our meeting but would still like to be involved, there are many ways in which you can.  Maybe you can man a stall at our fairs, wrap Christmas presents or collect raffle prizes, there are many ways in which you can help.  We would love to welcome some new faces.

Copies of our meeting minutes can be found here:

• 05/06/19
• 01/05/19
• 27/03/19
• 06/02/19
• 09/01/19
• 14/11/18
• ​17/10/18
• 19/09/18
• 06/09/18
• 13/06/18
• 27/02/18

What have we spent your money on?

Our most recent purchases include a lolly pop for our school crossing, goal nets for the sports centre and reading books & dictionaries for KS2.

We are open to suggestions on how to spend money raised, so if you have any ideas please get in touch.

How to get in touch

You can email us on friends@kba.uk follow us on twitter @friendskba or find us on facebook; friends of KBA, alternatively speak to any of the members below.

Kelly Brace Chair	Del Draper Vice Chair	Jo Page Secretary	Lucy Burkinshaw Treasurer	Jess Board	Wendy Millsop School Representative