Stalbridge Church Of England Primary School
Minutes for PTA
Wednesday 13th October 2021
7:30pm
Attendance:
Kirsten Farley (chair)
Charlie Coughlin
Steph Homewood
Sam Messinger
Emma Ebrey
Apologies:
Nicky Wardle
Amy Gould
Linda Gould
Katie Catton
Vikki Boatswain
Samantha Simpkin
Hannah Downton
Cara Wildeman
Kate Henson
Kerry-Anne Harris
Charlotte
Welcome:
A warm welcome was made by the PTA’s new Chair Kirsten Farley.
Kirsten had ready the Model Constitution form, which was read and signed by Kirsten and Charlotte.
Class Reps:
The PTA are starting a new system of using a class rep. This will be a helpful way to have a link between the parents and teacher to share important information.
Reception
Samantha Simpkin
Year 1
Steph Homewood
Year 2
Kate Henson
Year 3
Becky Stickland & Vikki Boatswain
Year 4
Linda Gould
Year 5
Sam Messinger
Year 6
Emma Embrey
Fundraising
The PTA discussed projects that they can help support through fundraising.
Project
PTA Lead
Details
Pool Cover
Sam
Look into funding options
Outdoor Classroom
Covered area in playground
Outdoor area for Early years
Christmas Tree
Kirsten
Ordered
School Trips
Christmas Lunch for Kitchen staff
Emma
Talk to Thyme after time.
15th December?
Christmas Crackers
Gifts for grotto/santa
Railings
Fundraising ideas
Idea
PTA Lead
Details
Amazon Smile
Kirsten
Waiting for charitable status.
Amazon wishlist
Kirsten
Teachers to make a wishlist, parents can buy direct for their class.
Cake sale
Emma
Friday 22nd October, KS1 & KS2
Preloved uniform
Looking at spring time
Christmas fair
Vikki
Grotto. Maybe a santa visit.
Big coin challenge
Kirsten
Each class has a jar to fill with coins. First class wins a non uniform day.
Break the rules day
Becky
1X term
Toy swap
Ice lolly sale
Quiz night
Steph
Quiz master, raffle/tombola Date to be confirmed.
Bingo
Charlotte
Christmas Bingo Raffle/tombola
Summer social
Autumn treasure hunt
Wreath Making
In the hall, ask Williams nursery, date?
Carol Sining
Possibly at dikes?
Raffles
Steph and Sam will be helping to keep the website and social media up to date.
Dates for your Diary:
Kirsten will be taking these dates and ideas to Mr Elledge to be confirmed, some dates might change.
Friday 22nd October 3:15pm- Cake Sale
Saturday 6th November- Dig Day
Friday 12th November- Break the rules day
Friday 19th November- Children in Need
Saturday 4th December- Christmas Fair
Saturday 11th/Sunday 12th December- Carol singing
Wednesday 15th December- Christmas lunch
AOB:
It came up that a notice board would be a good idea to have in the playground, so all information could be displayed for all parents and teachers to see it.
Meeting closed at 9:00pm