Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Meeting - 28/04/25 - Minutes

Date: Monday 28th April 7.30pm

Location: Creation Station, St Mary’s Bentworth

Attendees: Louisa Feldon-Lawrence, Jen Fitness, Jo Ayres, Flick Sandham, Frankie Burlend, James Lewis, Kirsty Peet, Sarah Marigold

Apologies: Scott Fitness (Treasurer), Tash Oakley (Secretary), George Rayfield, Susannah Dunnett (Communications)

Change of Object – Road to Gift Aid. Outcome: Approved

First: Jo Ayres Seconded: Kirsty Peet

 Fundraising totals so far

JF raised review of Form Fundraising to ok continuation for next year. Key points discussed:

-        Really nice seeing more Parents getting involved.

-        Collaborating with Parents you know is easier.

-        Next year JA will be asking teachers to remind Parents the half term before their slot, get children involved in ideas and be actively involved in the planning.

ACTION: JA to speak to teachers about FF next year.

-        Assortment of events and activities has been great and the unforeseen benefit is an enriched experience for the children.

-        Need to make it more clear that the Form are taking on the responsibility of organising but they can ask other Parents to help as well in order to host larger events or contribute/donate e.g baking.

Year 2 - JL raised ideas have already been put forward but short window of time to achieve. Agreed window can be extended into early Summer 2 as the Y6 event will be at the end of the term.

Y6 Colour run date agreed as 11th July 2.30pm onwards so children who have after school clubs can still take part as well as Parents attend anytime from 2.30pm.

ACTION: LF-L to add event to Classlist

Wine Tasting event (Lead by KP) - Agreed to Postpone until new school year. Suggested to be a nice event for new Parents to be welcomed to the school as well. Points to be discussed further:

-        Non alcoholic options - we don’t want any new Parents who don’t drink feeling like they can’t come.

-        Date agreed: 26th September

-        Planning meeting taking place at school evening of 9th June. (Also to discuss Parent Auction, Parent Silent Disco, Nearly new sale)

ACTION: LF-L to add meeting on 9th June to Classlist.

Wishlist

SF to speak to GN to arrange purchase of all items ASAP.

ACTION: JF to speak to SF about arranging.

JA raised RD has requested a PTA funded purchase for new gym equipment now all teachers are trained.

Gym frame - £4500

3 x Gym Rolls £300 each

Agreed to discuss again once wishlist items are purchased and remaining fund is reviewed.

ACTION: For discussion at next PTA meeting

Circus 2027

JA suggested potential sponsor.

ACTION: JF to contact suggested sponsor

ACTION FOR ALL: Think of (and contact) Sponsors, Food vendors, Bands, Activity ideas for Circus.

AGM set as 20th October 7.30pm at School. Noted the value of making meetings feel approachable and inclusive for new parents.

ACTION: LF-L to add AGM to Classlist