Friends of the School

"It takes a village to raise a child"

Glen Oroua Friends of the School (FOTS) is made up of a group of parents, caregivers and interested persons from the wider school community. All of these people have a shared interest in volunteering their time to the school, through fundraising and helping to run school events.

Glen Oroua Friends of the School aims to:

• Provide a link between the student/school, the home, parents and the community.
• Bring parents and teachers together in school events.
• Help raise funds, in order to provide improved facilities and opportunities for members of the school community.
• Serve the school and community through social activities, encouraging unity and harmony.

FOTS holds short constructive meetings 4 or 5 times a year. In 2025 their biggest fundraiser was the (usually annual) Trail Ride held during November at Pukemarama Farm. The group welcomes and encourages full involvement from all school families.  

You can also follow them on Facebook here -

Glen Oroua Friends of the School 

Chairperson: Anna Hunter

Secretary: Jordin Whyman

Treasurer: Cat Geraghty