PTFA
Who are we?
A friendly, committed and caring group of parents (past and present) teachers and staff. Everyone who has an interest in the success and wellbeing of students at our school is very welcome.
What do we do?
Raise money to support a wide variety of projects and activities across all year groups. In particular we try to support projects that provide enrichment opportunities and promote wellbeing.
How do we do it?
Providing refreshments at school events, organising raffles, asking local businesses for donations.
Events
Next meeting: AGM – Monday 5th October, 6pm at the Lumsdale site (TBC). Everyone is welcome.
PTFA Committee
Chair: Barbara Davenport
Secretary: Helen Smith
Treasurer: Claire Gibson
Contact Us
For all enquiries, please contact:
highfieldsptfa@gmail.com
What have we achieved?
With generous donations and support for our events we have provided funds towards:
- Enhanced photography equipment in art
- Samba Drums, microphones and other musical equipment
- Laser printer at Upper Site
- Wellies and waterproofs for students on geography field trips
- Books
- Presentation Boards to celebrate the school productions as well as new outdoor seating
- German language DVDs
- New blogging equipment for film studies
- An iPad and handball equipment for the PE department
- Bereavement counselling
- Enrichment activities and clubs for students struggling with their mental health
- As well as many other projects and activities.
How can you help?
Everyone is welcome to join us at anytime. Email highfieldsptfa@gmail.com for more information, or approach any of us at school events where you’ll find us serving the refreshments.
Bids
Any school department interested in applying for funds from the PTFA for a particular project can find details of how to apply on the shared area.