PTA Information
Information for Parents
About the PTAWe are a group of enthusiastic parents and staff dedicated to enriching the school experience for all our children. The PTA plays a vital role in building a strong sense of community by organising fun social and fundraising events that benefit both pupils and families.
Our primary goal is to enhance the educational opportunities for our pupils by providing resources and facilities that go beyond what is typically offered by the Local Education Authority. To achieve this, we focus on:
1. Strengthening the relationship between staff, parents, and everyone involved with the school.
2. Supporting and contributing to activities that benefit the school community and promote the educational development of our pupils.
Every parent is automatically a member of the PTA, and we encourage everyone to get involved! The more participation we have, the more activities we can offer. Whether you can help at just one event or more regularly, your support makes a big difference.
Connect with us and stay up to date on latest events on:
· Instagram: @stthomaspri
We also warmly invite all parents to attend our PTA meetings, held once every half term. These meetings are a fantastic opportunity to share ideas, plan events, and get involved in the activities that make our school community special. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
If you’d like to help on an ad-hoc basis, please join our Helpers WhatsApp group: Join Here. Without our amazing parent volunteers and committee members, our events and fundraising activities wouldn't be possible. If you're interested in joining the committee, please email us directly.
Other ways to support
Beyond participating in our events, there are several ways you can help us fundraise:
All parents are welcome to attend PTA meetings, which take place once every half term to discuss and plan existing events and new ideas.
St Thomas of Canterbury Junior School PTA is committed to ensuring any personal data will be dealt with in line with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018.
The PTA Policies, Reciepts and Payments Accounts, Trustee Report, and Independent Examiners' Report for each financial year are available in the tabs below. Please click on the relevant link:
Does your employer run a 'matched funding' scheme?
We are committed to raising funds for the school which will impact on your children and the enhanced provision we can offer. Last year the PTA raised money towards the library refurbishment and we were able to purchase new shelving, furniture and seating. We look forward to hearing from you!
We are committed to raising funds for the school which will impact on your children and the enhanced provision we can offer. Last year the PTA raised money towards the library refurbishment and we were able to purchase new shelving, furniture and seating. We look forward to hearing from you!
The PTA are also keen to hear from anyone who knows of any opportunities to tap into 'matched funding' opportunities. Many companies and bigger corporations run matched funding schemes for charitable organisations and if this is something you feel the PTA could take advantage of, please contact us.
Do you shop on the internet? Do you use shops like Amazon, HMV, M&S, Sainsbury's, Boots or John Lewis? Thousands of shops are willing to give a share of the money you spend back to the school through this website:
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Do you need labels for your children's belongings? If you order your labels from www.stikins.co.uk, the school receives commission for every order placed. The school number is 22023.