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Castle Gardens Primary School, Newtownards
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PTA Events

14th Sep 2017

The parent teacher association of Castle Gardens plays a large part in the life of our school.

They plan opportunities that bring family and friends together and raise funds to enhance the experiences of the pupils attending our school.

 

Last year with your help the PTA raised over £7,500 allowing a further 10 iPads to be purchased for use across school

 

In recent years the PTA have also purchased interactive whiteboards, iPads, an outdoor jungle gym as well as supported numerous trips for all classes at Castle Gardens.

As school budgets get cut further each year even purchasing the most basic of items become a challenge.

To provide a learning environment that is inclusive, stimulating and relevant for all pupils the funds raised by the PTA are essential.

 

This year our target for fundraising is £10,000

 

With this amount we aim to support:

  • upgrade of interactive whiteboards
  • Purchase of additional ICT equipment
  • Upgrading of literacy and handwriting schemes
  • Purchase of additional outdoor play resources

 

The PTA plan to run many events that have proven so popular in the past but we can't run these without your support and assistance.

The PTA are all parents of children that attend Castle Gardens.

Laura Boyd is the new chair with Paul Martin the new vice.

Jill Stevens continues as treasurer with Kate Burgess as secretary assisted by Nicola Magowan.

The PTA is open to all parents and teachers who wish to get involved.

 

Everybody is welcome and even if you can't make the meetings your help at discos, book fairs or any of the organised events will be greatly appreciated.

 

Maybe you'd be able to use your business connections to help organise prizes for raffles, treats for the children, sponsorship for sports teams or even assist the organising stalls at the Christmas fair.

 

Even suggesting new and fresh ideas for fundraising initiatives would be of great assistance.

 

If you'd like to get in touch you can contact Laura via the school office.

Next meeting

Thursday 12th October @ 7pm

 

Halloween Disco

Thursday 26th October , evening

 

Shopping Trip to Dublin

Saturday 18th November

 

Christmas Fair

Thursday 30th November, evening

 

Bag Pack/Collection

Thursday 21st December, morning and afternoon

 

Movie Night

Thursday 8th February

 

Mothers’ Night

Friday 9th March, evening

 

Smarties Tubes

from Monday 19th March, return after Easter

 

Family Quiz

Friday 11th May

 

End of Year disco & BBQ

Thursday 28th June