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The Friends presented a cheque for £21,700 to the Evelina Children's Hospital in London.  The money was raised at the Summer Ball.
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Every parent of a present or former pupil of the School is automatically a member of the Parents' Association, The Friends of Dulwich Preparatory School.  The primary aim of the Friends is to encourage a friendly and close relationship amongst the parents and between the parents and staff and the School itself.  The secondary aim is to raise money to provide additional facilities for the School.  Additionally, The Friends have decided to donate a proportion of their annual fundraising to charity.  Regular events in The Friends' calendar include Fireworks' Night in November and Fizz and Quiz Nights for Years 5 & 6 and Years 7 & 8.  There is also usually a Spring Event and a biennial Autumn Fayre.   The Friends organise the six-monthly DCPS Advertiser  and manage the Upper School Swimming Pool during the Summer for the use of parents, pupils and staff.

Charities are chosen every two years.  The charity for 2004 has been Whizz Kidz and the proceeds from the Summer Ball in 2004 were dedicated to the charity.

There is a Friends' Committee, presently comprising over 30 parents and staff, which meets regularly throughout the academic year.  An AGM takes place every October, during which the Committee is elected and officers are chosen.  This AGM is open to all parents.  The officers for 2007/8 are:

Chairman:        Pauline Williams

Treasurer          Liz Prentis 
Secretary          Sally Ahlers         

Please contact the friends at friends@dcpskent.org