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FRIENDS (PTA)

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We’re delighted to be back for another year as your FRIENDS team! I’m Sylvia, your Chair, and I’m lucky to be joined by our brilliant team: Bella, our Treasurer, Natalie, our Secretary, and our wonderful trustees:  Cathy, Lucy, Lisa, Sam and Sophie.

We’re incredibly grateful to have been elected for another year and can’t wait to bring you lots more fun, exciting events and special moments for the children to enjoy throughout the year. From creating magical memories to organising events that bring our school community together, we’re passionate about making school life that little bit more special for our children.

Who we are

FRIENDS is open to everyone: parents, teachers, governors and anybody else who’d like to support the school and join in. Every year, we organise social and fundraising events, and the money we raise provides valuable extra resources that benefit every child in school. We also meet regularly to discuss school and community issues and plan our events diary, and all parents are warmly invited to come along.

Over the years, FRIENDS have organised or helped fund:

  • Christmas and summer fairs
  • Elfridges
  • School discos
  • PGL
  • End-of-year hoodies for Y6 leavers
  • Book bags and phonics packs for EYFS
  • A shed for playground equipment
  • Library books
  • The Accelerated Reader programme for KS2
  • Little Wandle Reading books

With your continued support, generosity and enthusiasm, we hope to bring even more wonderful resources, opportunities and experiences into school this year. Every bit of support makes a difference, and we truly couldn’t do it without you!

What we’ve been up to and what’s coming next

We’ve already had a fantastic start to the year! Our Boot Fair in September raised an amazing £204.51, and our Bingo Night, at the beginning of October, was another huge success, raising an incredible £434.94!  A massive thank you to everyone who came along, helped out and supported these events. Every penny raised makes a real difference for our children.

And we’re only just getting started! Our School Disco is coming up on 23rd October, followed by our Autumn Trail running throughout half-term. Something new for the children to enjoy. Looking further ahead, our much-loved Christmas Fair will take place on 5th December, so save the date! Please take a look at the posters below for all the details. The relevant forms will be emailed to you very soon, so keep an eye on your inbox.

We’re so excited for the year ahead and look forward to seeing lots of familiar faces, welcoming new families and making plenty of lovely memories together. Thank you for being part of our FRIENDS community. Here’s to another fantastic year!

Thank you,
Sylvia and the FRIENDS team

Upcoming Events

 The Sound of Christmas - Saturday 5th December 2026

 

 

 

 

We're getting ready for a truly magical Christmas Fair and we'd love for you to join us for festive fun, Christmas treats and plenty of seasonal sparkle!

Save the Date!
Saturday 5th December
11am – 2pm
There's lots to look forward to, including:
  • Santa Meet
  • Giant Snow Globe fun
  • Christmas games and festive stalls
  • Delicious treats from our cake stall
  • Sizzling BBQ and hot and cold drinks
  • The Elfridges Christmas gift shop
  • Christmas music and a festive raffle
Make the Magic Happen – Book Ahead!
To help make the day extra special, there are two lovely experiences you can pre-book:
Santa's Grotto – £5 per child
Give your little ones the chance to meet Santa in his magical grotto! Each booking includes:
  • A special gift
  • A photograph with Santa (printed and delivered to your child’s class before the holiday)
  • A personalised certificate of their visit
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out on this magical opportunity!
Elfridges – The Secret Gift Shop – £3.50 per gift
Let the children enjoy the excitement of choosing a surprise Christmas present for someone special. Elfridges is a secret gift shop run by our elves, where children can select a gift for a loved one, without giving away the surprise!
  • £3.50 per gift.
  • Maximum of 4 gifts per child.
  • Gifts are suitable for adults, with some options for younger family members.
For Elfridges, you can also complete the booking slip and return it to school with cash if you prefer (please ask for a paper copy at reception).
Please note the Santa’s booking can only be refunded if we find someone else to use your slot, we appreciate your understanding.
All money raised through the FRIENDS goes directly towards supporting our school, providing resources and enriching our children's experiences.
So, get your Christmas jumpers ready, bring your festive cheer and come along to help us make some wonderful Christmas memories!
We can't wait to see you there!
Ho-ho-hope to see you on 5th December! 

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