Why does the school have a PTA?
Our group is called Newburgh School PTA and we are a lively group of volunteers. The main function of the PTA is to support the school by raising as much money as we can to enhance, enrich and improve learning experiences for the children. We also provide those 'little extras' that make school memorable such as selection boxes for every child at Christmas and Leavers' hoodies for Year 6 children.
We also exist to bring the communities of school and home closer together because it makes sense for parents to be involved in the life of their chosen school.
Lastly we're here for the simple reason that we want to get together socially, meet new people and have fun.
The PTA is run by a committee who are all volunteers. We also have a class representative for each year group who passes on communications through the What's App groups. Mrs Fowler attends the PTA meetings as the school representative.
We are a group of parents, carers, friends and allies working together to support the school so our children have the best possible experience here.
Recent events held and how much we made:
Pre-Loved Uniform Sales - £200.00
Ice Pops Sale - £502.00
Sports Day Refreshments - £97.00
100 Club Sept - £75.00
100 Club Oct - £75.00
100 Club Nov - £75.00
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop & Home Kits - £763.00
Children's Christmas Disco - £478.00
Christmas Concert Refreshments - £239.00
Christmas Raffle - £278.00
100 Club Dec - £50.00
100 Club Jan - £75.00
100 Club Feb - £70.00
100 Club Mar - £70.00
Easter Bingo Event - £251.00
Easter Bingo Raffle - £75.00
Easter Bingo Refreshments - £166.00
100 Club Apr - £70.00
100 Club May - £73.00
What we have funded:
Tablets - All Key Stage 2 children have access to a table to use during lessons to promote independent learning.
Welcome Book - All Reception children receive a book from the PTA to promote a love of reading and celebrate the start of a reading journey.
Christmas Crackers & Vist from the Elves - To enhance Christmas celebrations children have crackers with their Christmas dinner and received a surprise visit from the elves.
Picture News Resource - A current affairs resource supporting Personal, Social and Health Education.
Leaver's Hoodies, Cathedral Trip - To celebrate the end of their time at Newburgh all Year 6 children receive a hoodie and a trip to Liverpool Cathedral for their Leavers' Service.
Forest School Waterproofs - EYFS & KS1 are able to participate in Forest School whatever the weather.
How we keep you up to date
Newsletter - Events and updates can be found on the school Newsletter each Friday.
What's App - Your year representative will post PTA notices on your What's App group.
Website - This page on the website is updated regularly.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewburghPTA/
Instagram : https://instagram.com/newburgh_ce_primary_pta/
What are we raising money for next?
We have a wildlife area on the school grounds that we want to enhance and upgrade to become a spiritual garden. A Spiritual Garden would offer children and our community a space to reflect and enjoy the peace and quiet of a garden. We would like to include sensory stimulating items such as wind chimes or fragrant plants. Currently the area is overgrown and not utilised fully. We hope this work will create an additional area of our incredible outside space for school to use.
We would also like to buy new outdoor furniture to improve the Willow Dome Area.
How can you get involved?
You are all members of the PTA, there is no need to join up. There are always opportunities to help out with events or contribute fundraising ideas. Even if you only have a small amount of time, we appreciate any help you can give, from helping to set up an event, serving refreshments or designing a poster. Do you have a professional skill you can help us with? You don't even have to come to school, many of our volunteering tasks can be done from home.
We'd love to hear from you, Chrissy, in the school office is the contact for all new parents wanting information about the PTA and our activities. You can either ring 01257 462916 or email bursar@newburgh.lancs.sch.uk
How you can support us right now.
You can start fundraising for us immediately. There are a couple of things you can do straightaway:
Join the 100 Club
We have a monthly 100 Club (like a lottery). Numbers can be purchased for £1 to enter in the draw to win £25 and there is a bonus £50 draw in December. You can join or leave the 100 Club at any time. All you have to do is set up a Standing Order for the amount you wish to donate each month with your bank using the following details:
Newburgh C of E School PTA 100 Fund Business Current Account 16-27-25 10015614
Please use your child's name as the reference and let Chrissy in the office know either by phone or email confirming how many numbers you are buying each month and you will be entered into the next draw.
