Hi Everyone

The purpose of this note is to give you a brief overview of the PTA, who we are and what we do. And we hope that this will encourage you to either join us on the Committee or simply help out at our many events through out the year.Every parent, guardian or carer of a child attending the School is automatically a member of the PTA. We currently have a Committee of 15 very active members who plan and execute our programme of events that extends throughout the school year.Our aim is twofold, firstly to raise funds to provide additional facilities for the children beyond that which can be funded by the School, and secondly to provide an opportunity for parents to get together and have some fun.

Let me give you a flavour of what we do. We run a series of events throughout the year some of which are primarily for parents eg The Quiz Night and the Local Traders Fair whilst others are purely for the childreneg Hot Dog lunches, the School Disco and the Easter Egg Hunt. There are also a couple of ‘Big’ Events, the Christmas Fair and the Summer BBQ which are for everyone.

• A climbing wall for the main hall
• Staging in the playground, sheltered areas.
• Helping build the Sensory Garden
• Bike Racks
• New sports kit for the Netball, Rugby, Football and Athletics teams
• Improving the school environment.

This year so far we have funded new play equipment in both playgrounds and also provided new furniture for the library.The things that we are able to do to support our children’s learning depends totally on the funds raised from events and the support of parents. It is very rewarding and invariably great fun. So if you feel able to help either as a Committee member or as a volunteer please send an e-mail, with your contact details, to: Csgjs-pta@hotmail.co.uk or alternatively drop a note into the PTA Box in the School reception area.

The PTA Committee, March 2011.