Welcome to Shipbourne PTA

Charity No. 1094459

Shipbourne School Parent Teacher Association is a charity run by parents and teachers to raise funds for the school.

The object of the association is to advance the education of pupils in the school, in particular by:

• Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.
• Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance the education of the pupils.

All parents and staff are members of the association, but a core committee is responsible for ensuring the successful running of the PTA and effective spending of funds raised.

Chair – Mrs Sophie Osman

Secretary – Mrs Alison Brown

Treasurers – Mrs Victoria Harbour, Dr Juliet Martin

Ordinary members – Terri Daters, James Lown, Anri Martis, Mike Hilder, Emily Allen, Lorraine Walton, Brendan Walton, Yoshini Clark, Felicity Hayton-Vernet, Holly Crowhurst, Joanna Corcoran, Fran Kamupira and Sara Groves

Annual events organised by the PTA include

• September social
• Bonfire and fireworks party
• Christmas workshop and trip to a pantomime
• Easter egg hunt and disco
• Summer Fete
• Parent and child stay and play socials

Recent spending

• New ipads and laptops
• Outdoor learning space – The Cabin
• New reading books
• Whole school trips and workshops
• Learning platforms
• Musical instruments
• Additional iPads and IT equipment
• Sensory Room
• Playground development project
• Sensory and gross motor development equipment

Current wish list

• Contribution to the coach for the end of year school trip to Leeds Castle
• Balance equipment for the playground costing £8000-9000.
• Development pf alternative provision space for pupils.
• Additional sensory provisions and climbing equipment.

Fundraising

If you have any ideas for fundraising for the school, please let us know or join our PTA meetings.  We are always looking for new ideas and additional parents to join our committee and working parties. Whatever you can contribute would be much appreciated!

If you would like to get involved with the PTA, please contact us at Shipbourne-pta@outlook.com or speak with one of the committee directly.

Committee meeting dates

• Tuesday 10^th March 3.15pm-4.15pm in the Fairlawne classroom
• Tuesday 5^th May 3.15pm-4.15pm in the Fairlawne classroom

Event dates

• Mother's (and grandmother's, aunt's) Day tea party - Friday 13th March 2026 2.00pm
• Easter Egg Hunt and Disco – Wednesday 1st April 2026 2.30pm to 5pm
• Parent and child stay and play – Friday 22nd May 2026 2.30pm to 4pm
• Summer Fete – Saturday 4th July 202611am to 2pm
• Father's (and grandfather's/uncle's) Den Building afternoon - Friday 19th June 2026 1.30pm to 3pm
• Leavers’ service and family picnic – Friday 17th July 11.30pm to 2pm 2025
• Fireworks and Bonfire Party - Saturday 7^th November 4.15-6pm
• Christmas Craft and Party afternoon - Wednesday 16^th December 1.30pm-3pm