New Year Update

After all the mayhem of the snow Christmas is now long forgotten, so a belated happy new year to you all. We will shortly be posting pictures of the Spooky Disco and letting you see our class reps so you can identify us at the school.We've had our new year meeting and are ready to give you some information on past events and dates for forthcoming events.

• Bath Shopping Trip
  An enjoyable day had by all. We raised £135
  
• Nursery Calendars
  Calendars are going to be done each year for the new Nursery Classes and this year we raised £158. Hope you all liked the picture!
  
• Valentine's Disco
  Thursday 11th February in the school hall
  Infants 5pm - 6.15pm (parental supervision required)
  Juniors 6.30pm - 8pm (children will not be allowed out without parents present)
  Tickets £2 per child on the door
  
• Easter Egg Hunt
  Dates being considered at the moment are 20th or 27th March. Once decided we will let you know and let you know when tickets are on sale.
  
• GRAND SUMMER BALL
  This was such a successful event the first time we did this in 2008 that we have all agreed to put on this event again at the Vale Resort.
  Friday 18th of June is the date that has been set so please put this in your diary and come and have a fantastic evening with a 3 course dinner, dancing, a raffle and an amazing auction with some high profile lots up for grabs.
  Tickets will be £35 per person and we have secured a deal for accommodation at £65 per room including breakfast.
  If you have friends or family that do not have children in the school that's not a problem, everyone is welcome.
  We would welcome raffle prize donations of any kind such as a photo session, days out, personalised celebration cakes, shopping vouchers etc. anything that any parent can donate will surely boost raffle sales and raise funds for your childs school.
  
• School Summer Fete
  Saturday 3rd July at the school. Lots of fun things for the children to enjoy.
  
• Year 6 end of School Party
  Friday 9th July

Next PTA meeting is on 23rd February 2010 in the Athletic Club. As always new parents and ideas are always given a very warm welcome. Get in touch with us at pontyclunpta@hotmail.co.uk

Breakfast with Santa

This is an extremely popular event, especially for the younger ones. Come and have breakfast with Santa on Saturday 12th December. Tickets only £3.50 per child and this fun morning includes breakfast, arts and crafts, gift and photo with Santa. See your Class Reps for tickets.

Bath Shopping Trip

A great day out to get all your Christmas shopping done. We are going to Bath this year so please join us on Saturday 28th November. Tickets £12 per person and available from the PTA now

Bath Shopping Trip

What a great turnout last night for the Spooky disco and some fantastic costumes.

Next on the calendar is the Bath Shopping Trip which will be on 28th November with the Christmas markets available.

This is a popular social event for parents so make sure you get your tickets as soon as they are available.

Ticket prices and details to follow very shortly so come back to the blog soon or look out for posters around the school.

Keep in touch at pontyclunpta@hotmail.com feedback and suggestions are important to our fundraising.

Spooky Thursday

Spooky Thursday Halloween Disco

22nd October in the school hall

Infants 5.00 - 6.15pm
(parental supervision required)
Juniors 6.30 - 8.00pm
(children not allowed out without parents)

£2 per child on the door

see you there

PTA AGM

It's was that time of year when we get together for the AGM and put ideas forward for fundraising for the coming year. A few new comers to the meeting showing their support for vital fundraising for the school. The donation to the school was discussed with funds helping towards ICT equipment and KS2 books. Some money already received from the PTA was used for the Infants new fort.
Dates to put in your diary for the next few months

• Spooky Thursday Halloween Disco will be on 22nd October in the school hall
  Infants 5.00 - 6.15pm (parental supervision required)
  Juniors 6.30 - 8.00pm (children not allowed out without parents)
  £2 per child on the door
• Bath Shopping Trip will be on 28th November and the Christmas markets will be on so make sure you get your tickets for this popular trip. (ticket prices & times to follow)
• Breakfast with Santa (a must for the younger ones) is on 12th December.
  Tickets £3.50 per child and includes photo and gift from Santa. Breakfast along with arts and crafts is included for the children. Tickets and details available soon.
• Summer Ball 2010 - following the huge success of the summer ball in 2008 we have decided to put on another one in 2010. Dates have not yet been decided but we will let you know as soon as possible.

If you would like to contact us or receive a copy of the minutes from this meeting please email me at pontyclunpta@hotmail.co.uk

NEXT MEETING IS ON TUESDAY 13th OCTOBER, 7.30pm IN THE ATHLETIC CLUB. WE REALLY NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF ALL OUR EVENTS, PLEASE TAKE TIME OUT TO COME ALONG TO HELP YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL.

THANK YOU

PTA AGM 28th Sept

Welcome back to the new term, where did those six and a half weeks go?
Oh yes, they got washed away with all the rain!
Hope you all able to have an enjoyable holiday anyway.
Just to let you all know that the
Annual General Meeting for the PTA will be held on
Monday 28th September at 7.00pm.
Please note that the first meeting of the year is always held in the school and we welcome new (and old) parents to every meeting.
If you have any ideas, questions or want to get involved please come along on the evening.
Don't forget our email address is pontyclunpta@hotmail.co.uk
SEE YOU THERE