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Parent Teacher Association

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.
Constitution

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.

Co-chairs – Mrs Holly Crowhurst and Mrs Yoshi Clark

Secretary – Mrs Alison Brown

Treasurer – Mr Harry Wright

Ordinary members – Mr Mike Gibbon, Mr James Lown, Mrs Juliet Martin, Mrs Anri Martis, Mrs Becky Morris-Tarry, Mrs Lorraine Walton, Mr Brendan Walton, Mrs Terri Daters, Mrs Victoria Harbour, Mrs Patricia Kerwin

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

Current wish list

  • Additional iPads and IT equipment
  • Sensory Room
  • Playground development project
  • Sensory and gross motor development 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.

Treasurer’s Annual Report Jan 2025

Committee meeting dates

  • Wednesday 25th September 2024 7.30pm
  • AGM 29th January 2025
  • Wednesday 12th March 7.30pm
  • Fete planning meeting Wednesday 14th May 7.30pm TEAMS Join here
  • Initial fireworks planning meeting Wednesday Wednesday 2nd July TEAMS

Event dates

  • Christmas workshop – Wednesday 18th December 2024
  • Parent and child stay and play – Friday 25th October 2024 2.30pm to 4pm
  • Bonfire and fireworks party – Saturday 9th November
  • Mother's (and grandmother's, aunt's) Day tea party - Friday 28th March 2.30pm
  • Easter egg hunt and disco – Thursday 3rd April 2025 to 5pm
  • Parent and child stay and play –  Friday 14th February 2025  2.30pm to 4pm
  • Parent and child stay and play –  Friday 23rd May 2025  2.30pm to 4pm
  • Summer fete – Saturday 14th June 11am to 2pm
  • Leavers’ service and family picnic – Friday 18th July 11.30pm to 2pm 2025
  • September Social - Sunday 14th September 
  • Bonfire and fireworks party - Saturday 8th November

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