What BCPS PTA does…

 

The PTA runs a number of events throughout the year, some larger than others. Currently, we are looking for more regular members of the BCPS community to join our committee who can help take on some of the organisation of events and become a voice for your peers.

Tea-and-chit-chat: We offer 2 sessions for the reception parents on the first day of school where new parents will friend friendly faces and allow parents to talk with a drink and cake, whilst getting updates from the headmaster about how the children are settling in.

PTA Quiz Night: Held in October it is a nice way to meet new parents and have a laugh whilst doing so. 

Christmas cards: Although it always seems early in October to be designing the cards, this allows parents to purchase their children’s wonderful Christmas card designs and helps raise money for the School.

Christmas Fayre: We like to get the kids into the Christmas spirit with lots of funs games at the annual Christmas Fayre.

School Discos: We hold 3 discos a year for the children because they love it! We purchased new disco lights in 2019 and the kids STILL love them.

Annual PTA Ball: First held in 2016 the Ball has become a very popular event with over 300 people attending. Each year has its own theme and offers a 3 course meal with live music and a great auction. Tables sell fast, with the early-bird offer! 

The Summer Fayre: A fun day for all the kids. There are lots of games to be played, competitions, a tombola and we even had a soft play bus this year! 

Second-hand uniform sale: These are held in the school playgrounds periodically throughout the year. Laurel Saunders heads up the second-hand uniform sale, and we are eternally grateful for her support. If anyone would like to lend a hand, please do let a member of the PTA know. 

We are always looking for new fundraising ideas and opportunities so please get in touch with any ideas.

The PTA then allocates the money to enrich the children’s education, this includes (But is not limited to):

• Providing each year group with £300 annually to spend on year group requests materials for enrichment days, arts/craft materials etc
• New reading books
• Glue sticks!! (The school gets through 1000’s a years)
• iPads for nursery
• New playground equipment and markings
• Subsidising the Christmas Panto trip for the entire school

And help the school...

• Provide the drinks and cakes for the new reception parents tea and chitchat session
• Pay for the school minibus lease each year
• Provide the cakes for the nursery children’s graduation celebration

We are actively recruiting for the committee. Become a part of fundraising for your child’s education today! For more information please email s2pta@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk. 

Your PTA Team. 

We are actively recruiting for the committee. Become a part of fundraising for your child’s education today! For more information please email s2pta@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk