The festive period is officially upon us, and there’s lots coming up this term from your PTA. A little round-up of what’s happening and a few dates for your diary!
Children’s Christmas Designs
QR codes will be sent home with the children this week. You can use these to view and order your child’s Christmas designs. Please make sure all orders are placed by Friday 20th November.
Festive Hampers & Non-Uniform Day – Friday 13th November
Our class hampers will be arriving in reception this Friday! The children can bring in a donation in exchange for a non-uniform day.
A little reminder that hampers aren’t colour-coded this year, so any festive donation is welcome and very much appreciated!
Next PTA Meeting – Thursday 19th November
Everyone is welcome! Come along to The Globe at 7.30pm.
Pantomime – Tuesday 24th November
M&M Productions are bringing Beauty & The Beast to school! Just a little reminder of one of the lovely experiences your PTA helps to fund.
Christmas Fair – Friday 4th December
One for the diary! Our Christmas Fair is just around the corner, and we’re really looking forward to it!
You’ll be able to pre-purchase tokens as usual, so keep an eye out for more details.
We’re also on the lookout for good-quality prize donations for our games and stalls. Think cuddly toys, Pokémon cards, mini figurines and other little treats that would make great prizes. More information on how to donate will follow shortly!
Money raised will go towards supporting Miss Crathorne’s exciting developments around the school, including:
New KS1 & KS2 reading areas
The EYFS outdoor area
We’re really excited about what’s ahead and grateful, as always, for your support. Every donation, purchase and helping hand makes a difference.
Your committee has to spend its funds in line with the objects of the association, as stated in the constitution. These are usually something like advancing the education of the children at the school or developing effective relationships between home and school.
Your PTA supports learning by funding technology, books, art supplies, science equipment, or even items for our outdoor learning.
School Improvement
Topsham PTA also spent money on school improvement for example library seating and furniture. One of the most commonly funded is playground improvement such as the Key Stage 1 painted play areas and the ever-popular wooden climbing frame.
Materials – Gardening
Your PTA supports learning by funding materials like this gardening set for outdoor learning about environment and the life cycle of plants.
Materials – Cookery
Topsham PTA also spent money on school learning materials for the cookery room enabling there to be lots of weights and measuring equipment to link to the children’s maths learning.
Sports and Activities
The running club set-up costs were covered by PTA funds. Started before Covid, the running club continued when socially distanced exercise was encouraged. Not only was this great for health but the pupils’ mental health also. A nominal fee per pupil gives many the chance to not only keep healthy but can inspire children to be resilient during training.
Sports and activities are often fundraised for; like sports kits, equipment, playground toys, and even swimming lessons to name a few.
Things To Do
Subsidised transport enabled a safe and comfortable trip for the Year 6 trip to Dartmoor. PTA funds enabled Topsham School to keep transport costs at a minimum for all parents and carers of its pupils.
Money goes towards things to do and can help support learning such as visits from authors, a trip to the theatre, a panto visit, or even a day at the zoo.
Fun Extras
Last but not least there are always fun extras that can enhance the experience of each child; Christmas goodies, Easter eggs for a treasure hunt, ice lollies on sports day, rainy day games, leavers’ gifts, and a top-up of fruit every week.
Get In Touch
To find out more about the PTA and how you can help, please talk to your Year Rep or email us at thetopshamschoolpta@outlook.com.
