We are very fortunate at our School to have a PTFA Committee that is, and has been, such an integral part of the school community for a number of years. In its time, the PTFA has raised thousands of pounds which have been spent on improving equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education and the facilities in school in general. But our PTFA is about more than just fundraising.

It exists to provide closer links between home and school, and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal. It is fun too – just ask any of the PTFA committee members or helpers. Obviously as in any organisation there are times when it is more ‘challenging’, but with the continued support of parents and staff, our PTFA has always succeeded in its efforts.

All parents and members of the school community can get involved if they want to, even if they only have a small amount of time available, and all parents are automatically members of the Committee when their children join our school.

The PTFA is extremely conscious of the ethos and diversity of our school and we try very hard when organising and planning events to respect this. We also aim to give the children a good time, as a way of thanking families for their continued support.

Throughout the year the PTFA hold three main events – the Christmas Fayre, the Easter Fayre and our biggest fundraising event, our International Evening. Over the last academic year the PTFA have raised around £4,000 for our school funds.

PTFA AGM – January 2012

The PTFA held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) to set up and agreed the following actions:

Appoint Committee Members 

• Chairperson  -      Pippa Golden, Parent
• Treasurer    -        Anna Sully, School Business Manager
• Secretary    -       Sarah Webb, Parent
• Member       -       Liz Redford, Parent
• Member       -       Sharon Van Der Maas, Parent
• Member       -       Theresa Barclay, Parent

Constitution

A new model constitution was proposed and agreed in order to gain Charitable status.

Dates for future events

• 23^rd March   -        Easter Fair
• 30^th June     -        International Evening
• September   -        AGM (date to be confirmed)

Christmas Fayre – December 2011

Our Christmas Fayre was held in the Parish Hall this year and with lots of festive fun taking place we managed to raised £1,000 for the School.

Quiz Night – November 2011

The PTFA held a quiz night for parents in the Parish Hall.

Easter Fayre – March 2011

Children had fun at the Easter Fayre raising £665 for the School. 25% of the funds will be donated to the Japan Disaster Appeal with the remainder, along with previously raised funds, will go towards improving the School garden and playground.

International Evening – July 2010

This is our biggest fundraising event of the year. The whole community of Our Lady of Grace join together to celebrate the many diverse cultures within our School and raise much needed funds for our children – over £2,000 at this event alone.

Easter Fayre 2010

This fun event was held in the School in March 2010 and we raised over £800.