Welcome to Whimple PTA

Contact: whimple.pta@gmail.com

We would like to take this opportunity to warmly welcome you to the Whimple Primary Parent Teacher Association (PTA). We are very much looking forward to meeting you, be that in person or virtually!

 What is Whimple Primary PTA?

The PTA is your Parent Teacher Association, and our role is much more than simply fundraising. We provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring parents together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal. It is also a great way to meet new people, make friends and have fun.

We have three main aims, to:

• Support you and your family on your journey through the school
• Raise funds to enhance and enrich the provision of positive learning experiences for the children 
• Run a series of events and activities throughout the year to make the school year fun and memorable for everyone

 

What can the PTA do for you?

Alongside our role of raising money, we are here for you.  We can act as your voice to represent your ideas, concerns and suggestions to the school and governors.  

You can contact us directly as individuals or via the PTA email address detailed above, or through your class representatives. 

 

Who are the PTA?

 The Committee: 

The Committee Office Bearers are all volunteers elected at the AGM. Our roles are as follows:

 President                               Carole Shilston

Chairperson                           Mark Paterson

Secretary                               Catherine Evans-Martin

Treasurer                               Hannah Ward-Best

                                        

 Class representatives:

At the start of the academic year, each class nominates two class representatives. Throughout the year they assist in arranging one class fundraising event such as previous years’ cake sales, and can represent their class for any matters that need raising to the PTA. 

 Your Class Representatives this year are as follows:

Elm class:        Danielle Ives

Ash class:        Natalie Temple-Murray and Vicky Day

Oak class:        Hannah Shaw

Beech class:     Catherine Evans-Martin

Willow class:    Polly Luscombe

 

Further Information:

Parents and Guardians:

As a parent or guardian you are also automatically a member of the PTA for the duration of your child’s attendance at Whimple Primary School. We actively encourage all parents or guardians to get involved in any way they can so that we can continue to support each other, raise funds for the school and maintain the strong community that makes Whimple School the wonderful place it is. 

 

How does the PTA raise money?

Throughout the school year we help raise money to benefit the school and our children by organising and supporting various events and activities, such as the Christmas and summer fair, school discos, raffles and regular sweet sales at the end of term. We try to run as many fundraising events as possible throughout the academic year.

 

Other ways the PTA can raise money:

You can also register with Easyfundraising. Thousands of retailers are available from supermarkets to toy shop, hotels and retailers, Simple sign in and start your normal shop from the easyfundraising website. A percentage of your purchase will be donated by the retailer to Whimple PTA.

  https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/whimpleprimarypta/