The main aim of the PTA at St John's School is to raise money to run projects to improve the learning environment of the children. By raising funds through the many events that the PTA organises (Details of all events available by clicking here) we are able to buy new library books, equipment, improve the playground area (with new markings and play tables under cover) and upgrade the Reception class garden area to make it a more interactive learning and exploratory area that can now be used all year round. One of the key themes at St John's is family, everyone across the St John's family being involved to create a safe and successful environment for all. Many of the projects undertaken by the PTA have been completed with student consultation, for example, the new playground markings were raised by the School Council (made up of students from across the school) and designed by pupils from the classes they represented. The total amount of money raised by the PTA and donated to the school since 2002 is £40,000! It is only with the help and support of the school and families at St John's that we have been able to raise such a vast sum of money and assist in funding projects that our children benefit from. So... a huge THANK YOU to everyone that has supported the many fundraising activities of recent years, therefore enhancing our children's learning experience. Please continue to support us! Please see below for details of where the money raised has been spent... 2002/2003
Science Club expenses Books PE equipment year book Stage Blocks for hall Special Needs
Digital projector Overhead projector Furniture/TVs Software (Library) Numeracy books Books Wet play equipment Picnic benches Year book Choir folders Gym trail
Small room Football strip Buddy bench Advent wreath Music Pergola Notice board
Sports equipment shed Projector CD Player Coach Trafalgar day Pergola Shed for Class R garden Year book PGL Sound System 2006/2007
Willow Roofing for pergola Conservation area PGL & CYM Trips Food Trolleys Foundation Kitchen Garden Bicycle Racks Games Tables Year book 2007/2008
PGL & CYM Trips Year book Poetry Workshop Foundation Garden Arts Music Day
Playground markings Pantomime Karate Club PGL & CYM Drumming session Year book Clothes crates
Playground Stage Area Playground Fort Area Pantomime Christmas Party Year Book PGL & CYM If you would like to suggest how money raised by the PTA could be used or ways of raising funds, please contact us via the website 'Contact Us' page or speak to a member of the PTA Committee. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome, as is practical help.