PTFA Aims
Our ‘Parents, Teachers and Friends Association’ is committed to supporting the school, children and staff. The PTFA at Berry Pomeroy Parochial CE Primary school aim to raise money to help the school access additional resources, school trips, activities and more to benefit all our children. We aim to raise money through fun, social and enriching activities.
We meet regularly to discuss what to do and where the money raised goes.
We see our role as equally fundraising and creating a strong ‘Community Spirit’.
Money Raised & Donated
Spring term 2022 - £3279.21
Your PTFA
Anyone who has children at the school, or who works at the school is automatically a member of the PTFA. Meetings are open to all, and you will be made most welcome should you choose to attend.
Many volunteers focus on running stalls, cake baking, fruit chopping, craft activities, gardening, tea & coffee making and more – a range of activities which suit skill sets.
How we work
At the beginning of each Academic year the committee hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM) with, parents & carers & Mrs Bowden. We review the previous year and discuss ideas for the year ahead. This will include ways to build the school community, fund raising ideas and goals for the money raised to be spent on.
We keep you informed on what the money raised is spent on. All our joint efforts are always rewarding and enriching for all our children.
What we do
Below shows a range of activities which took place in a year at Berry Pomeroy. Some are annual events and some new. We are always open to new ideas.
School Christmas Fair
A memorable event for all. The fair consisted of games, Jarbola, handmade gifts, great raffle hamper prizes donated by our local community including Local Lamb, Zoo tickets, Christmas cake, Jewellery and much more!
Mince Pies
After the Annual School Christmas Carol Service the PTFA serve tea, coffee and mince pies in the Village Hall. We work hard to further Christmas festivities with social gatherings.
School Disco
We aim to run school discos during the year for our children after school. There are hot-dogs on offer plus sale of finger lights, balloons, and glow/glitter face paint. This is always a very popular event.
Crafty Christmas
The children have the opportunity to design their own Christmas cards. You can choose if you would like to purchase professionally printed card packs.
Sponsored Challenges
Class 2 were certainy busy last half term! They planned, organised and hoted a Charity Event for Red Cross. Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored our children to "Run to London"the children have enjoyed running laps of the playground and certainly outran the staff! Generosity is deep within the foundations of our Berry Community and it's inspiring to see our children strive to make a difference to others.
Seasonal refreshments
Throughout the year we offer coffee mornings and refreshments after School and events such as church services, Harvest Festival, sports day and more.
Gardening
Our children work hard potting vegetables plus watering and maintaining the plants in gardening sessions throughout the year. The value of seeing the seed to the table and the health knowledge gained is so valuable for our children. The PTFA work hard maintaining our outside spaces and gardens. Surplus produce is often sold to parents and carers and flowers adorn the playground. We will be working hard to enhance this experience in years to come. Volunteers are fundamental for this to keep running.
Summer Fair
Our biggest fund-raiser is the Summer Fair. This is always filled with great atmosphere whatever the weather. Bunting is adorned and the stalls range from BBQ, Plants, Toys & Books, Bids & Raffles, Bouncy Castle and Traditional games.
Bag 2 School
Bag 2 School is a free fundraising scheme. They collect and sell unwanted clothes to importers and wholesalers in many countries. (see bag2school.com). We arrange 3 of these a year and will inform you of the dates. It is a great fund-raiser.
The giving machine is a way to raise funds for the school for free when shopping online:
PTFA Communication
Your PTFA communicate with parents and carers via the school email. We have a PTFA notice board in the school playground and notices are sometimes sent home in your children’s book-bags. We also have a Facebook page.
Get involved
Please feel free to have a chat with any of the Committee Members or come along to any meeting to offer your support – you will be made welcome at any time!
‘A huge heartfelt thanks to our wonderful PTFA who are an integral part of our school community, providing support to our children, teachers, staff, parents, and local community alike by enhancing the school’s resources and children’s experience of education.’