'Feed the mind, nurture the spirit, free the imagination.'
Part of the Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust
Total raised so far this academic year - 2022/23 (Target £6,000)
£5,535
Thank you and please keep supporting us! ALL the money
we raise benefits the children of Durweston Primary.
Welcome to the PTA page! We are a friendly group whose aim is to enrich and enhance the experience of all our children during their time here at Durweston CE Primary School.
'We organise social events purely for the enjoyment of the pupils, their families and the wider community.'
Our recent fundraisers...
Christmas Fair £1,293
Christmas tree & wreath sales £3,849
Christmas card sales £150.17
Christmas shop £69.53
Second hand uniform sales £17.11
Clothing bank £69.90
May Celebration 2022 £604
Easter wreath sales 2022 £245
Sponsored Pancake Flip 2022 £1,229
Tea towel and bag sales 2022 £226
We are really looking forward to being able to get back into fundraising and arranging events this year. Hopefully this time next year our list of fundraisers will be much longer again!
'We arrange events and activities that raise money for equipment and projects in school that are not normally funded by the Local Education Authority.'
LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 7th March 2023
The White Horse, Stourpaine, 7:00pm
Come along to find out more about what we've got planned and have a chat and a drink!
SPONSORED PANCAKE FLIP
Tuesday 21st February, 1pm
If anyone would like to come along and help with the flipping fun, please do let us know, we always need extra help counting!
MUFTI DAY
Monday 20th March
Your children may come to school in non-school uniform in returm for a raffle prize donation. (Donations used to make hampers for the bingo night prizes and a raffle at the Coronation tea party.)
BINGO NIGHT
Thursday 30th March
Doors open 6:30pm, eyes-down 7pm.
We will be hosting a bingo night for all of the family, in the school hall. Lots of prizes to be won
CORONATION CELEBRATION & MAY POLE DANCING
Friday 5th May
The school will be having a tea party during the afternoon as part of their celebrations for the King's Coronation. The children will be performing their May Pole dancing as part of the preceedings.
Watch this space for news of upcoming events. If you'd like to help out in any way, or have any ideas you'd like to share with us, please do get in touch.
CHECK BACK SOON FOR MORE NEWS!
'We have as much fun as possible whilst finding a balance between raising money and entertaining the children.'
Did you know...?
In the academic year 2021/22 the efforts of the PTA raised a staggering £10,233 which helped pay for all of the following...
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Paddleboat Theatre Company performance of Margo and Mr Whatsit £550
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Skateboarding workshop £500
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Children’s Christmas lunch £173
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Santa’s grotto gifts £180
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Drumming and art workshop £70
AS WELL AS SOME OTHER THINGS THE SCHOOL NEEDED A LITTLE HELP WITH...
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Music trolley £214
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Books £500
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Clear Boards £180
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’Cash for Classes’to enable teachers to buy classroom resources £1,200
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Somerset school library service £362
...and much more! For a full breakdown please click on the 'Financial Report' link (below).
DURWESTON PTA IN PICTURES
Scroll through the photos below to view just some of the events and activities organised by the PTA. Please click to view full photos.
Christine Newton (Chair Person) | Charlie Spiller (Vice Chair Person) | Jess Craig (Treasurer) | Heidi Dawson (Secretary)
Email: pta@durweston.dorset.sch.uk Charity registration number: 1002591