Friends of Norwich School (FONS)

On 28 th March 2025, we were delighted to host the Friends of Norwich School (FONS) for one of their regular coffee mornings, but In an unusual location: The Reynolds Library in the senior school. It is an important function of the Friends of Norwich School that they offer fellowship on site for all parents, guardians, grandparents and friends of the school. This large and mixed group regularly meets socially. Over coffees and croissants, attendees exchange news, help each other with the inevitable complexities of school life and offer support to each other, as well as hearing updates from the school. A large group joined us for this latest gathering - a diverse group ranging in age from under fives to those in their 80s! Trustee Jonathan Pearson ON provided updates on the recent successful FONS Music quiz and explained how numerous school clubs and societies have benefited from substantial grants from the FONS (thanks to their sterling fundraising efforts). He concluded with an interesting introduction to the historic Reynolds Library, changing its original use in the 17 th century as a personal Chapel to the Bishops of Norwich, through to its current use as the school’s principal reference library, and including many nuggets of local history detailing its impressive heritage. These coffee mornings are free to attend, require no advance booking, take place every half term, and are open to all. They offer valuable opportunities for fellowship and engagement. All details of FONS can be found here and we encourage all in the Norwich School family to get involved. See: Friends of Norwich School | Norwich School

We are delighted to share that we received funding to support our growing dance programme at the Lower School. With over 50 junior members now actively participating in dance groups, this support has been invaluable in ensuring our dancers are well-equipped for upcoming performances. Dance Costumes – The funding allowed us to purchase high-quality costumes for the Great Big Dance Off Regional Heats, where our teams performed brilliantly and one secured a place in the National Final. Additional costumes were also acquired for the Senior Dance Festival, ensuring our dancers are fully prepared for this prestigious event. New T-Shirts – As our dance groups continue to expand, we used part of the funding to provide new branded t-shirts for our members. These not only create a sense of unity but also give our dancers a professional and confident appearance. This funding has had a significant impact, enabling our dancers to perform at their best while representing Lower School with pride on a national stage. Thank you for your support in making this possible!