• Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future
  • Slideshow - The core values of Downend School are simple; they are focused on a sense of belonging, a belief that all students have it within themselves to be effective learners and that we can extend this learning beyond the reach of school and into the future

Downend School Parent-Teacher Association

About the Parent-Teacher Association

Downend School supports the social & educational development of nearly 1500 students at any given time. The Parent-Teacher Association in turn embellishes this support by providing those extras that enrich & stimulate pupils whilst they progress through their educational career.

Downend School PTA is aided in the support of the school by its varied membership base and benefits from support from staff at the school, people in the local community and, more recently, an increased input from the students themselves. Its members are motivated towards raising funds to support the school curriculum and enhance the whole learning experience for all concerned.

Fundraising events are varied and include quiz nights, live bands, ladies nights, horse race nights, auctions and, last year, the return of the very popular craft fair after a few years absence. All of these events have proven to be increasingly popular and have enabled the wider local community to join together to support its local school and have FUN!

Committee Members

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Chair: Jen Clark

Secretary: Delia Fairburn

Treasurer: Rob Walker

Other Committee Members: Maggie Cook, Ruth Daniel, Sharon Harris, Lisa Murphy, Leander Pooler, Claire Smith, Kath Squire, Donna Tucker, Louise Williams.

How You Can Help & Get Involved

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With students leaving the school, and new students about to embark on the next stage of their education, we are looking for new members to become part of a proactive Parent-Teacher Association. You can help to raise money to benefit all the children as they progress through the school. You do not have to take on a major role within the PTA, nor are you expected to attend all of the events or meetings that we hold. Just come along with new ideas and enthusiasm and know that all the money we raise goes back into Downend School to benefit YOUR children.

 

PTA Events

PTA Spring Fair and Plant Sale
Sat 12 May 11.00 - 3.00pm
Main school hall.

To book a table please contact Mrs Williams on 01454 862300.
I if you are able to donate plants we will be taking a collection of these on Thurs 10 & Fri 11 May.
Thank you for your support.

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Meetings all at 6.30pm in the LRC (library)
Monday 12 March 2012
Monday 16 April 2012
Monday 14 May 2012
Monday 11 June 2012
Monday 9 July 2012

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Past Events

Quiz Night Jan 2012

The PTA Quiz Night on Friday 27 January was a great success and everyone who attended had an enjoyable evening. £331 was raised from ticket sales and a raffle.


Mangotsfield Festival June 2011

The Downend School PTA hosted the Festival Cafe at the June 2011 Mangotsfield Festival where they sold cakes, baguettes, teas, coffees and strawberries & cream. They received numerous positive comments about the café, and the event was a huge success which resulted in them raising approximately £1,000 profit which will buy equipment for the school.

The PTA would like to thank the following companies who kindly made donations and supported the event:

Sweet Art Cakes - raffle prize (see photograph in the gallery) www.novelty-cakes.net
Kier Group
Don Hayes Butchers - Staple Hill
Greggs - Fishponds
Tesco – Staplehill
Co-op

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  • Mangotsfield Festival June 2011 – PTA cafe
    Mangotsfield Festival June 2011
  • PTA Plant Sale
    PTA Plant Sale 2011
  • PTA Car Boot Sale 2009
    PTA 2009
  • PTA Barn Dance
    PTA 2008
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