Freda Garden Primary School is deeply grateful to all its volunteer who give up their time willingly to help teach our children on a one to one basis: listening and helping children with their reading, tables and spellings, also in other ways: football coaching, art work., etc. They give a great deal to the school.

I can't think of anything I would rather do than work here with reception ... I love every minute of it - if I could give it more time I would. The children are lovely, if I can do it at my age ... anyone can.
R S

I find the children I help very pleasant and helpful. They always try their best and are an excellent ambassadors for the school
J J

The school has a very happy atmosphere fostered from the head- teacher down to all the supportive staff. And, at the same time well ordered.
It is extremely rewarding for anyone having benefited from a sound education to be able to pass on any skills learnt, particularly literacy.
F C

Freda Gardham school has a very special atmosphere; stand in a corridor and watch cheerful children everywhere. They know where they are going and what they are meant to be doing without lots of ordering about, but watched over by grown ups: teachers and helpers who are really concerned with their pupils. Then you feel you have been involved and maybe have been of some help.
J L

I enjoy working with the children and seeing their progress throughout the year.
S C

I was struck immediately by the friendly and happy atmosphere in the school.
The children I have worked with have all been very open, communicative and keen to improve their level of reading.
I have the impression the teachers are all fully committed to the children's well being and progress
H B

Reading method and times tables no longer a bind when transformed by the 1 to 1 contact with fresh young lives - 2 hours of refreshment for me.
R B

I'm impressed how supportive and friendly the children are to each other, also, how polite and respectful they are towards the teachers and other adults within the school.
D B

I am happy to feel that I support children who need my help and that I support my local school in a way that will make a difference.
S B

It gives me immense satisfaction seeing the improvement in the reading of the children I work with regularly.
D N

Helping the children with their reading is a two way thing: they benefit from my help and I benefit from gaining the satisfaction of doing a worthwhile 'job.
E C

I have been a volunteer at Freda Gardham School now for just over a year, and I can honestly say it is extremely worthwhile.
The greetings I receive when I go into the classroom are heart-warming: the children are so polite, smiling, waving, and all eager to learn, very satisfying.
I would also like to say to anyone who has time to spare, give a few hours each week to the school and the children's enthusiasm will repay you tenfold
D S

At all levels Rye's children have very diverse needs and we are very lucky as a town having Freda Gardham school giving our young people their very best shot - day in day out.
Those volunteering a few hours weekly help will be surprised how much they enjoy being part of the team and how much reward they get from the childrens enthusiasm
J G