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As the weather is hopefully perking up, here are two outdoor family event dates for your calendar –  Sunday 11th June 1-4pm Playground Play Date on the Woodingdean site.  An opportunity for DV families to come along and use the … Click to read more

Our recent committee meeting was very productive and we are moving forward with projects, both at the school and the Link College, which feels really exciting. So here are some updates for you: Redevelopment of the School Playground Fantastic news … Click to read more

A huge thank you to the amazing Pamela Hinchliffe who raised £580 for the Friends at the end of last year.  She had set herself the incredible challenge of running 1,000 miles during 2022, but the last few hundred were … Click to read more

The next Friends of Downs View School and Link College meeting will be held at the school on Wednesday 1st March at 7pm, details to follow via ping. We are always looking for new members to get involved so if … Click to read more

Tania Banks, teacher in charge of sustainability at the Link is starting an Eco Shop which will provide meaningful work experience for Yr 12 students and we will be funding uniforms for the students. The hope is that the shop … Click to read more

We are delighted to be funding a Garden Project- the idea of Nick Sell, a teacher at the Link, to support the work on biodiversity and sustainability at the College and to create a space for students to enjoy and … Click to read more

Thank you to the Friends committee for a productive meeting last month. Further discussion took place about the school playground refurbishment which is our new project and will benefit all the young people on the school site.  There are five … Click to read more

It’s that time again and we have four places left! Two have already been claimed by fantastic members of staff. So please contact me if you would like to take one of the remaining ones and raise money for our … Click to read more

Friends of Downs View Music Bingo and Curry Evening Update. Due to the low number of people wishing to attend this event, sadly, it won’t be going ahead tomorrow after all. We realise this is very disappointing for those of you … Click to read more

The next Friends of Downs View School and Link College meeting will be held on Wednesday 18th Jan at 7pm via Zoom. We are always looking for new members to get involved with the school and college. This could mean … Click to read more

Music Bingo and Curry Evening, Friday 27th January, 7.30pm Let us know you’re coming – see Ping for more details. £10 ticket payments via PayPal paypal.me/friendsofdownsview Please add your name and ‘bingo’ in the notes so we can distinguish it from … Click to read more

SAVE THE DATE!! Welcome back everyone and Happy New Year!  We now have a date for our first evening event for parent/carers and staff since 2020! On Friday 27th January, 7.30pm at Downs View Woodingdean we are planning to hold … Click to read more

Not long to go – this years Christmas Raffle draw will take place on Wednesday 14th December. As always, there will be a fabulous hamper filled with festive goodies to be won, along with other great prizes as well. Hopefully … Click to read more