The aims of FoDA are to support and develop the life and work of De Aston School, its students and the communities it serves. This will be achieved by working together with the school to provide: Educational/careers links; Social events; Improved relationships and communication; and Enhanced opportunities for students and the wider community.

FoDAs project for 2023-24 is supporting the performance arts, in particular providing additional opportunities for students to get involve in the performing arts and supporting the department with purchasing headset microphones.