Cragside Primary School

Cragside PTFA
(Parent, Teacher and Friends Association)

About Us

As a parent, guardian, teacher or governor you are automatically a member of the PTFA. As a member you will meet parents, have fun and play a part in helping your child's school. We are a registered charity, our aim is to raise money to enhance the learning environment and experience at Cragside.

What value doed the PTFA add?

The school receives limited money from the government. The extra money generated by the fund raising is essential.

What we have funded 2017-2019

15 new iPads and storage trolley
Whole school theatre trips
Sand and sand pit for Reception
Improvements and repairs to the playground
Y1 Big sing mini singers workshop and small world play equipment
Dance (Nutcracker Y2, Bhangra Y4) workshops
Transport for Y3 to visit Laing Art Gallery
Big Sing for KS2 (Y5)
Year 6 Leavers books
T-shirts for the school choir
New books for the library
Phonics teaching materials
End of year summer picnic celebration
Class Christmas parties

PTFA FUNdraising Events

Christmas fair
Quiz night
Wine tasting
Summer picnic
Cake sales
Reception welcome drinks
Refreshments at school meetings and school productions
Christmas cards
Pre-loved Uniform Sale
Charity Bag collections
Raffles

Everyone within the Cragside community can play a part

Thanks to the 52 people who have selected Cragside School through 'The Giving Machine', you have raised an amazing £442.78, just with one extra click. So if you buy anything online then please register through The Giving Machine - it is super simple. When you shop online just click @the Giving Machine' then select your store of choice. Most online retailers are linked to it eg. Amazon, Argos, Next, Decathlon, Tesco, Trainline, H&M, eBay, Sainsburys, ASDA, John Lewis, Waitrose, Boots, British Airways, Screwfix, B&Q, bookings.com, TUI etc. are linked to it and they make a donation to our charity when you shop through their site (by investing 5 minutes to register you can raise money effortlessly): https://www.thegivingmachine.co.uk/causes/cragside-home-school-association/support/
Volunteer to help with a fundraising event; donate raffle prizes; help set up events; help out on day e.g. tombola at Christmas fair or just come along and enjoy. Are you linked to a business that could sponsor a stall or event?
Become a class rep and help co-ordinate any class based fundraising and attend a PTFA meeting to offer ideas ans support. Volunteers for the committee are always welcome.

A Parent's Experience

"I attended one of the PTFA meetings when my daughter started reception. I then became a class Rep and committee member. There is no pressure to attend all meetings. I help with events when I can, which has been fulfilling and fun. I've enjoyed learning about the school and meeting other parents. It has also made me aware of how expensive activities and equipment are and the need to fundraise to support the school".

Parents and staff give their support in lots of practical ways such as collecting prizes, running a stall at the fair, applying for grants, getting raffle prizes or sponsorship from their employers etc.. The success of any fundraiser is dependent on the generous support from parents, class reps, friends and staff. We very much appreciate this support.

Have ideas or wish to volunteer? Please email us at cragsideptfa@gmail.com (we will add you to our circulation list). Also check out our Facebook page and noticeboard in the school yard.

Thank you.

PTFA Elected Committee

Chair: Laura Falconer

Vice Chair: Zosia Brownsword

Secretary: Ruth Finn

Treasurer: Jennie Webb

PTFA Committee: Becky Jackson, Kerry Elliott, Lucy Howells, June Wright, Emma Lewis, Ellie Cook, Sophie Alderson, Somayya Gani, Stuart Daun, Joe Prince, Owen Jeffries, Clarisse Almeida, Anne Simpson, Jo Tabaku, Fozia Saleem, Simon Bomken and Leo Freitas.

PTFA Minutes 10/10/2020

PTFA Minutes 19/05/20

PTFA Minutes 12/03/20

PTFA Minutes 06/02/20

PTFA Meeting Action Points 06/02/20

Amended Minutes 22/10/19

Action Points 02.10.19

Amended Minutes 02.10.19

AGM Notice Wednesday 2nd October

Meeting Minutes 19/06/19

Action Points 18/05/19 and 19/06/19

Action Points PTFA 08/05/2019