Welcome St Augustine's PTA!

Who are we?

The PTA Committee (2023-2024)

Chair: Alaitz Aldecoa de Elkins

Vice Chair: Jade Williams

Secretary: Gail Carmarans

Treasurer: Emily Sheppard

Staff representative: Emily Stanbridge

Shopper: Sakura Anderson and Terry Cheung

Publicity officer: Alejandro Suarez

Events coordinators: Sarah Gorman, Sarah McColl

Members of Staff: Hettie Gava, Charlotte Atherton, Michelle Prince

Committee Members: Sophie Scott

If you are interested in joining the PTA or would like to get in touch with us, please email: ptaaugustines@gmail.com

The PTA put a great deal of time and effort into all they do for the school (for which we are extremely grateful), current members stress that they also gain a great deal of satisfaction from working together as a team. It is a wonderful way to meet other parents and make new friends!

What's on?

To see our current events and to book tickets to anything upcoming, visit the website with the link below. 

PTA Events

What have we been doing this school year?
 

September 2023

We have started the new school year by welcoming parents (old and new!) back to school. 
A wonderful morning meet up with our new EYFS parents, our first 2nd Hand Pop Up shop, as well as meetings to discuss this years events!

October 2023

The first Cookie and Hot Chocolate sale was a great hit! 

November 2023

Christmas fundraising begins! 
The children joined in with some fabulous crazy hair, non-uniform days and sparkles with donations of items for raffles and Christmas items. This helped us start the festive season with wonderful products for the Christmas Fayre. 

December 2023

Our 'alternative' Christmas Fayre was a great hit!
Thank you to everyone who helped by donating their time (as well as items and money!)
 

January 2024

Movie night showing Disney's 'Wish' was a great hit, raising nearly £500!

February 2024

The children all had a great time at our 'Valentine's Disco'. 
Thank you to all the adults who volunteered their time to make sure the children were well looked after and able to enjoy themselves in a safe space. 

Our new Uniform Shed has been built and we are now able to re-open our online shop. Look out for future pop up shops too!

March 2024

Sarah Gorman treated us to a wonderful Blend Breathe session. Her expertise helped all participants feel at ease and they loved their relaxing evening!

UPCOMING

Easter Egg Bingo...

St Augustine's PTA needs YOU!

Did you know.... Last year, with the support of our school community, the PTA raised over £7,000.00 through fundraising?

The good news is everything raised goes directly to providing for our children, including money towards school trips, playground equipment, extra school resources, new books, school prizes and much more!

PTA members also provide a willing workforce for the school when extra hands are needed, hold social events to bond the school community, run extra­ curricular clubs for children and support parents through times of change.

As a parent or carer of a child at St Augustine’s you’re already a member of our PTA;­ you don’t need to apply but we are asking you to get involved.

Practical help is often needed, and your skills, or even just your presence, are very much appreciated. Not only can you make a real difference but children love seeing their families in school and we strongly believe that school and families working in partnership is the most positive way to raise money and secure the best educational experiences for our children.

The varied work means there's something for everyone ­ it's not just about being on the committee. More families involved with their PTA means more money raised through more fun events, benefitting everyone.

There has never been a better or more important time to support your PTA. 
Here are just a few examples of how our parents get involved:

• Help out at the PTA events (such as film or quiz nights, bingo, fayres, school disco)

• Share their skills and interests – eg. creativity/photography/sports/dance;

• Support children with reading and help in the classrooms;

• Accompany children on school trips;

• Work on ad hoc projects like garden work, maintenance, scooter rack installation, etc…

Be certain that your help will be greatly appreciated and will make a big difference.

If you would like to chat about how you can volunteer for your PTA and be a force for good in St Augustine’s, however much or little time you can spare – please get in touch with us on ptaaugustines@gmail.com or get in touch via our Parents and Carers facebook page, search: St Augustine's School ­ Parent & Carer Page.
 

Kind regards, St Augustine’s PTA.

Second Hand Uniform Shop

Are you in need of some new school uniform?
Click the link below to pop over to our online shop to see what is in stock...

2nd Hand Shop