Butterfly Project

ButterflyThe Butterfly Project started following the generous donations given to the school in memory of Mrs Mitchell.  The school, family and Friends committee met regularly to discuss projects which would be a lasting legacy to her and the exceptional contribution she made to the school and whole community.  From this the Butterfly Project commenced and was officially opened on 29 March 2025.  A write of up of the opening can be found here.

 

Space is something which is very limited at Coulsdon C of E Primary and Mrs Mitchell, like all of us, was keen to find additional space to help further the children’s education. We would like to build an additional learning space (which would be fully heated and able to be used all the year round) in the playground situated next to the PE shed. 

The building will be multipurpose and will enable small group teaching to be carried out.  This is our way of continuing and building on Mrs Mitchell’s legacy and reflects her passion for inclusion and supporting a wide range of special educational needs provision such as sensory breaks, dyslexia tutoring and counselling. 

We are all very excited by the opportunities this development will bring to all pupils in the school currently and in the future.   

With the generous donations of the Friends of Coulsdon CofE School and the school community we have raised the £45,000 required to complete the project. 

The Butterfly Project committee are delighted to share with you that we have raised £49,000 to fund the building of the Butterfly Room in the playground and contribute towards works in school for the new sensory room.  Please see latest updates for more information.

If you are a parent or carer 

The recent Butterfly Ball raised £7,000 towards this target.  A write up of the event can be found here.

If anyone does have any contacts with companies that offer match funding please do email the school here.

If you would like to make a separate donation then please complete the attached form and return to the school office or to the Friends email.

Friends of Coulsdon CofE School Donation Form 2024

If you are a business

Thanks to the many local businesses for donating auction and raffle prizes at the recent Butterfly Ball and online raffle.  You can still help by donating directly towards the cost of the building.  If this is something you are able to help with then please do contact us directly here.

 

Fundraising and project updates

 

Butterfly Project February 2025 update

Butterfly Project June 2024 update

Butterfly Project May 2024 update

 

Building update

 

Andy from the All Aspex Group led the tendering stage in September and October 2024 and also submitted the successful planning application before the 2024 summer holidays.  We would like to thank Andy for all the work he has done for the Butterfly project.

The Friends of Coulsdon CofE School engaged Marquis Construction Limited to build the Butterfly Room and work commenced in the week of 11 November 2024.

Completion and fit out

In the first half of the spring term 2025 the Butterfly Room had furniture purchased and over half term the remaining items were fitted including an interactive whiteboard.  The room was ready for use after half term.

 

In addition the new sensory room built within the school was completed on 18 March 2025.

 

Week 5

This week the Butterfly Room was completed inside and outside ready for furniture and equipment to be purchased.

 

Week 3 & 4

The main part of the external building structure was finished and windows and doors installed.   Work started on the internal part of the building.  In addition, work has been completed in the Noah's and Rainbow room.  The Noah's room has been split into two rooms to allow a sensory room to be installed in early 2025 and the Rainbow room has been redecorated. 

 

 

Week 2

The main part of the external building structure was built this week. 

 

Week 1

Ground works took place this week and involved the digging out the ground to allow the foundations to be laid.