Friends of Norwich School (FONS)
The Friends of Norwich School (or FONS for short) is a registered independent charity (charity number: 1170059)
Our community is open to all parents, guardians, carers and grandparents from the Lower School and the Senior School, current and past, as well as to friends from the wider community who support Norwich School.
Our mission is simply to support Norwich School and to provide fellowship amongst the community.
We do this by hosting regular events (coffee mornings, social events such as our legendary biennial ball and periodic raffles) and running professionally the successful Second-Hand Uniform Shop, both of which are of particular help to new parents.
Funds raised though these activities allows us to support the school generously in three key areas: to funding bursary support to foster social inclusion and diversity; to provide grants to fund equipment for a multitude of clubs and societies for pupil enrichment and to encourage participation; and to provide an annual prize fund to inspire achievement.
We hope to be a force for good in the school community and we hope you will join us.
We would be pleased to hear from anyone with ideas or who wishes to help out in any voluntary capacity.
About Us
The Friends of Norwich School is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (1170059) run by Trustees:
The Head: Steffan Griffiths
The Head of the Lower School: John Ingham
The Development Director: Jonathan Pearson
Three general elected Trustees: Natasha Duval (Chair), Jonathan Hook
(Treasurer),
Julia Tooley (Company Secretary)
To find out about what the Friends have been up to, for upcoming or recent events, and how funds are being spent, please follow the Friends Instagram page or send an email:
Instagram: friendsofnorwichschool
Email: friends@norwich-school.org.uk
Events
Parent and Guardian Lunch
Friday 27 March, 12:30
The George Hotel, Arlington Lane, Norwich, NR2 2DA
Open to parents, grandparents, guardians, and friends of the school.
We hope you can join us for an informal lunch amongst friends.
Friends of Norwich School Coffee Morning
Wednesday 6 May, 08:30 - 10:00
15 Upper King Street, Robinson Suite
Come along for a morning of good conversation and delicious coffee.
No need to book, just turn up!
Second Hand Uniform Shop
Friends of Norwich School volunteers run a Second Hand shop for parents. All items provided by parents are either donated or sold on a 50/50 basis. The shop sells a wide range of pre-used uniform and sportswear, in addition to specialist footwear (Astro/rugby/hockey etc) and sports equipment/protection alongside Scouts kit. The income generated by the sale of second hand items not only supports a wide variety of projects for pupils within the school but is a very useful service for parents and pupils alike.
Sale dates
We are pleased to announce that the Uniform Shop will be open again this term at 15 Upper King Street, you can find the dates and timings below, please note that timings differ depending on the dates!
OPENING TIMES - Lent 2026
- Tuesday 6 January 15:00-16:30
- Saturday 10 January 09:00-13:00
- Wednesday 21 January 15:30-17:30
- Wednesday 4 February 15:00-16:30
- Tuesday 24 February, 15:00-16:30
- Wednesday 11 March, 15:00-17:00
- Wednesday 25 March, 15:00-16:30
Location
We are located on the first floor of 15 Upper King Street. Access to this school building is restricted so parents will need to press the buzzer for access. Access for weekday sales via the metal gate on 15 Upper King Street. Enter via Tombland door and up the stairs to the first floor. Access via pupil gate on St Faith’s Lane strictly for weekend sales only.
Card payment only. There is no on-site parking available for weekday sales but may be available at other times, we’ll let you know in parent email.
Contacting Us
You can also email friendsshop@norwich-school.org.uk with any queries you may have but please note we do not reserve items or advise on stock levels as these are constantly changing.
Donations
Items you would like to sell or donate can be dropped off at the shop when open or 71A Reception during business hours. For T & C's on donating/sale of items, please refer to the information on Parent Portal, under the 'School Uniform' page.
An Important Announcement Regarding Uniform Changes
From Michaelmas Term 2026, pupils should only wear the Stevensons maroon games shirt (regular or reversible) for Games/PE, including fixtures, lessons and training – instead of the Schoolblazer polo shirts (navy or ecru) or reversible striped games jersey. All other items of Schoolblazer sports clothing may continue to be worn and will still be available to purchase through the FoNS shop until July 2027), to be kept under annual review:
- Games/PE/2-in-1 shorts/skorts
- Tracksuit tops and bottoms
- Midlayers/fleeces
- Games socks
- Fitness leggings
- Base layers
- House T-shirt
- Cricket whites
The FoNS Uniform Shop has a large quantity of these items (both new and second-hand), and we are aware that many families also pass these items between siblings.
Please note that all items of Schoolblazer kit (including polo shirts and reversible games jerseys) may still be donated to the FoNS Uniform Shop in the usual way and steps will be taken to reuse/recycle these appropriately.
This update recognises how important the FoNS shop is to the school community and harnesses its strength in recycling kit, both from Schoolblazer and, in time, from Stevensons. This approach also balances our wish for a consistent appearance in competition with our commitment to reducing waste and keeping costs manageable for families.
Where does your money go?
We are proud that finds raised through the activities of FONS go towards improving the experience of the pupils and further afield. Some examples of how funds raised are used, see below:
