Welcome to the PTA section of the website!
Welcome to Silsoe Lower School and welcome to the PTA! All parents, carers, teachers and governors are automatically considered members of our PTA. We have a core committee comprising of Co-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Communications officer – your committee this year are:
The PTA is currently very short on members and only consists of the current core members above. Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to hold our usual events throughout 2020 and 2021. This means it hasn't been possible to showcase to parents how PTA funds contribute to the children's experience during their time at school. We are looking for several co-opted members and people who just attend meetings when they can. Together we work towards raising funds to buy additional resources for the school and children to provide a more enriched learning experience.
What sort of things do you do?
Hopefully this year we can get back to putting on our usual and some new fun events for both children and parents/carers to get involved in.
During the last academic year (2020-21), we were only able to organise some limited Christmas events, design your own water bottle and the Rainbow Run. Each year (prior to Covid) as well as the Christmas events (carol singing; Christmas raffle; Secret Santa shop) we also organise our infamous PTA Quiz night, Give A Book! Fundraiser and book donation scheme, and the hugely popular school Discos.
What is the money spent on?
The on-going support and incredibly generous donations received from our school families allows our children to benefit from additional resources that the school budget alone cannot stretch to. These are some of the things we have purchased in the last few years:
We also contribute towards school travel costs each year, including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
I don't have much time - can I still get involved?
We would love you to come along to meetings and help plan new and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. We would like to meet you and hear about your ideas/skills that can help with our fundraising. Anything you can do is a help – getting together a quiz team, helping at the disco, purchasing raffle tickets are ways to show your support, too.
How do I get started?
The PTA communicates by email and a closed Facebook group – search for Friends of Silsoe Lower School and sign up to our mailing list at silsoelowerschoolpta@yahoo.co.uk
Or just join us at our next meeting - no commitment required!
Co-op Fundraising
Did you know our local CO-OP supports local charities? Our PTA have gained the right to be one of the charities. We are fund raising for an Outdoor Forest School, so the children can build confidence and independence, and to develop a relationship between the learner and nature. It would promote mental wellbeing and enhance the physical health of the children for generations to come.
All you need to do is select us from the list on either the CO-OP app or their website. Please choose us as your CO-OP local cause, it only takes a few minutes and we would really appreciate it. It’s easy,
If you are a CO-OP member, log on and choose Us as your local cause
If you are not a CO-OP member you can sign up for just £1, choose us and each time you spend, money will be donated to us. You need to select both the Barton CO_OP and Silsoe one. Please pass this on to other local friends too.
If you click on the link below you will be able to see how our fundraising is going.
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/535Thank you all for your support
- Jeanette Manrique Chair
- Daniel Oliver – Treasurer
- Sarah Vaughton -Secretary
- Michelle Stacey - Communications Officer
The PTA is currently very short on members and only consists of the current core members above. Due to Covid restrictions we have been unable to hold our usual events throughout 2020 and 2021. This means it hasn't been possible to showcase to parents how PTA funds contribute to the children's experience during their time at school. We are looking for several co-opted members and people who just attend meetings when they can. Together we work towards raising funds to buy additional resources for the school and children to provide a more enriched learning experience.
What sort of things do you do?
Hopefully this year we can get back to putting on our usual and some new fun events for both children and parents/carers to get involved in.
During the last academic year (2020-21), we were only able to organise some limited Christmas events, design your own water bottle and the Rainbow Run. Each year (prior to Covid) as well as the Christmas events (carol singing; Christmas raffle; Secret Santa shop) we also organise our infamous PTA Quiz night, Give A Book! Fundraiser and book donation scheme, and the hugely popular school Discos.
What is the money spent on?
The on-going support and incredibly generous donations received from our school families allows our children to benefit from additional resources that the school budget alone cannot stretch to. These are some of the things we have purchased in the last few years:
- Christmas Pantomime for all Children
- Christmas Party Boxes
- Playground Play Equipment and Playground Markings (approx. £10,000)
- New Library Resources
- Eco Warrior Resources
- PE Equipment and Lunchtime Games
- Weather Station
- Window Shades for the Hall
- New Laptops
- New Books for Oak Class
- Planting for School Remembrance Garden
We also contribute towards school travel costs each year, including extra-curricular activities and school trips.
I don't have much time - can I still get involved?
We would love you to come along to meetings and help plan new and exciting events for everyone to enjoy. We would like to meet you and hear about your ideas/skills that can help with our fundraising. Anything you can do is a help – getting together a quiz team, helping at the disco, purchasing raffle tickets are ways to show your support, too.
How do I get started?
The PTA communicates by email and a closed Facebook group – search for Friends of Silsoe Lower School and sign up to our mailing list at silsoelowerschoolpta@yahoo.co.uk
Or just join us at our next meeting - no commitment required!
Co-op Fundraising
Did you know our local CO-OP supports local charities? Our PTA have gained the right to be one of the charities. We are fund raising for an Outdoor Forest School, so the children can build confidence and independence, and to develop a relationship between the learner and nature. It would promote mental wellbeing and enhance the physical health of the children for generations to come.
All you need to do is select us from the list on either the CO-OP app or their website. Please choose us as your CO-OP local cause, it only takes a few minutes and we would really appreciate it. It’s easy,
If you are a CO-OP member, log on and choose Us as your local cause
If you are not a CO-OP member you can sign up for just £1, choose us and each time you spend, money will be donated to us. You need to select both the Barton CO_OP and Silsoe one. Please pass this on to other local friends too.
If you click on the link below you will be able to see how our fundraising is going.
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/535Thank you all for your support
Stamptastic
Hate sewing labels? Hate ironing name tapes? So do we! And that's why we have joined forces with Stamptastic! www.stamptastic.co.uk
Stamptastic is a fantastic new solution to all your labeling needs! It is a compact, easy-to-use, personalised stamp that can be accurately positioned on most fabrics, wood, leather, and some plastics. Even better, the ink will last wash after wash ... and use after use.
And the best bit... by quoting our unique code MK454GP when you you place an order, the school receives an amazing 20% CASHBACK!!
Hate sewing labels? Hate ironing name tapes? So do we! And that's why we have joined forces with Stamptastic! www.stamptastic.co.uk
Stamptastic is a fantastic new solution to all your labeling needs! It is a compact, easy-to-use, personalised stamp that can be accurately positioned on most fabrics, wood, leather, and some plastics. Even better, the ink will last wash after wash ... and use after use.
And the best bit... by quoting our unique code MK454GP when you you place an order, the school receives an amazing 20% CASHBACK!!
Giving Machine
The Giving Machine is a free to use online shopping website. You can sign up and select Silsoe VC Lower School as your charity, then use the app to do your online shopping in the normal way with well-known brands such as Amazon, M&S, Next and Tesco. Each time you shop through the Giving machine raises funds for the school at no additional cost to you. Go to www.thegivingmachine.co.uk
The Giving Machine is a free to use online shopping website. You can sign up and select Silsoe VC Lower School as your charity, then use the app to do your online shopping in the normal way with well-known brands such as Amazon, M&S, Next and Tesco. Each time you shop through the Giving machine raises funds for the school at no additional cost to you. Go to www.thegivingmachine.co.uk
We are registered with Amazon Smile. You can do your normal Amazon shopping through the Amazon Smile page and at no cost to you Amazon will donate to your chosen charity. To sign up go to smile.amazon.co.uk/ and search for "Silsoe Lower" to select the PTA as your chosen charity.
Xmas4Schools
Don’t miss the chance to have your child’s artwork turned into beautiful Christmas cards, poster calendars, mugs or gift labels… and help the school at the same time.
Please see below for further information:-
Don’t miss the chance to have your child’s artwork turned into beautiful Christmas cards, poster calendars, mugs or gift labels… and help the school at the same time.
Please see below for further information:-
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
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PTA Meeting |
Start & Garter Meeting Room |
Tuesday 14th December - 7.30pm |
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