PTA
What we do
The events organised by the PTA are many and varied. Each year we hold the very popular Christmas and summer fairs which are the main fundraising events of the year. Recently we've added a firework display and a circus to the annual line-up of events. We also organise class cake sales, children’s discos and adult events. As well as providing fun and local social occasions, these events help to raise funds to provide extra equipment for the school and experiences for the children. Many years ago the school swimming pool was built and equipped by the PTA. More recently, purchases for the school have ranged from new computers and interactive whiteboards for each classroom, forest school sessions for every child, a new heater for the swimming pool, digital cameras and playground artwork. The PTA has also funded treats for the children such as a Super Pirates fun day and a snow machine at Christmas.
The PTA also organises regular sales of second-hand uniform at reasonable prices. We also facilitate a monthly book swap event at school for children, where children can choose freely a new book from those that have been donated by our families.
We've raised funds... and we've supported the school
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Please join us!
All members of the PTA volunteer their time to attend meetings and organise events and we are always looking for extra help and new ideas. If you would like to become involved in PTA activities, we would love to hear from you no matter how big or small a contribution you are able to make. See our letter to new parents for an overview of how valuable our support is to the school, and how you may like to become involved.
Everyone benefits
It can help parents:
- improve the school and its facilities
- get to know each other through taking part in a range of fun activities
- share common concerns
- find out more about how the school works
- raise funds for extra items or services to enrich children’s education.
It can help children:
- receive a richer education as a result of items bought by the PTA
- benefit from parents/carers' increased understanding of the school.
It can help teachers:
- reach potential volunteers and enthusiasts who may help with school projects
All parents/carers and friends of the school are automatically members of the PTA. Active members volunteer their time to attend meetings and to organise events. If you would like to be involved we would love to hear from you, no matter how big or small a contribution you are able to make. If you would like to register an interest, share your ideas, or if you would simply like to be included on the PTA contact list so you are kept up-to-date with details of meetings, please email us at pta@saltfordschool.org.uk or leave your details with the school office. You can see the full PTA constitution here.
Here you will find news of events, PTA newsletters and meeting minutes
News on Facebook
Saltford School PTA has a facebook page where events and PTA information are advertised. It is a closed group and you will be asked for details of your child/ren's class before you can join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1398147073751547/.
Events
Please keep an eye on the school news page for details of forthcoming events, including PTA meetings. Meetings are held in the evening.
The PTA has introduced an online purchasing system for ticketed events. You can get to the ticketing website here and see full instructions on how to set up your account here.
PTA meeting minutes
PTA meeting 26th February 2024
PTA AGM & meeting 6th November 2023
PTA meeting 11th September 2023
PTA AGM meeting 7th November 2022
PTA meeting 12th September 2022
PTA AGM minutes 8th November 2021
PTA meeting 13th September 2021
PTA AGM meeting 9th November 2020
PTA meeting 14th September 2020
PTA AGM minutes 11th November 2019
Meet our committee
Chair: Dawn Sage
Secretary: Yasmin Bevan
Treasurer: Ciara Fraser
School representative: Charlotte Mulready
Committee members: Janet Allen, Amy Andrews, Bernice and Antony Beezer, Karen Brookes-Lovell, Jill Eaton, Kathryn Hale, Clare Harding, Esther and Craig Kinnear, Crone Lee, Jessica O'Neil, Liz Sypko, Hannah Thomas, Sarah Thomas, Ali Williams
Help raise funds all year round with your online shopping
Please use The Giving Machine to earn commission for school at no cost to you.
Commission on your online shopping
You can use the Giving Machine link below to click through to your favourite online stores. We will earn commission for school for every purchase you make. Please spread the word to all your friends and family! www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/causes/saltford-c-of-e-primary-school/
The Giving Machine is a shop front to many online retailers, including most popular ones such as Argos, Marks and Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis - in fact most that you probably already use. Categories include clothing, department stores, charity gifts, DIY, electrical, banking & finance, telecoms, magazine subscriptions, music, travel & holidays and all kinds of insurance.
You can register as a giver to make shopping quicker, or shop anonymously. Saltford School is registered as a beneficiary. It's easier than ever to use from your mobile or your desktop.
You can download the FREE Shop&Give reminder to your desktop to help you remember each time you shop. Whenever you search for shops and products online, you’ll see The Giving Machine’s ‘giving’ heart next to participating retailers. Click these retailers and you’ll raise a free donation for Saltford School when you make a purchase – it’s as simple as that! Find out more and download the reminder here
Never miss a donation again. The Shop&Give mobile app instantly connects you with millions of shops & free donations. The Shop&Give app is free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play
Stickers and stamps
Please remember to use one of our listed companies for buying stickers, stamps or labels for your child's belongings. We earn commission through those purchases. More info in the 'Labels, stickers & stamps' section of our 'School notices' page here.