PTA

WINTER FAIR HELPERS NEEDED!

pta — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:49:56 +0000

Our Winter Fair is taking place this Saturday (5th December) from 11am -1.30pm. As ever we’re looking for donations for the raffle (wine, chocolates etc), tombola stall, unwanted toys, books and clothes. Bring your donations to the office this week.
We also need lots of helpers to set up on Friday after school and on Saturday morning, to help on a stall, and to clear up after the fair. If you can help, leave your coontact details for Alice Burton at the school office, or e-mail alibean76@gmail.com.
Remember – Santa knows who’s been good and bad…

Chorlton Park is OUTSTANDING!

pta — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:54:05 +0000

We knew that, but are delighted that OFSTED agree. Many congratulations to Mr Watson and all the staff who work so hard for our children. Fantastic!!!

November is Disco Month!

pta — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:19:41 +0000

For the first time ever, the PTA is holding THREE discos on three consecutive Thursdays. The first is on Thursday 12th, for Nursery to Year 2 (sold out!), the next is Thursday 19th for Year 3 and 4, with year 5 and 6 rounding off the extravaganza on Thursday 26th. Years 3-6 can buy tickets at the door. Each disco is from 4-5.30pm. helpers are needed to make cakes, serve refreeshments and set up adn clear away. Contact Mark Almond if you can help.
Tickets are £1.50 per child, and all donations go towards the cost of this year’s school trips. It’s a win win!

PTA in the Library

pta — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:13:03 +0000

Our next meeting is on Wednesday 11th November at 3.30pm. We’ll meet in the library and children are welcome to come along and read a book!

PTA in the playground 11th November 3.30pm

pta — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:29:26 +0000

For the first time, we’ll be having a PTA meeting straight after school, on Wednesday 11th November at 3.30pm. If the weather’s dry, we’ll put up the gazebo in the ‘quiet area’ near the park exit; if it’s wet, we’ll go to the library. Children are welcome. Among other things, we’ll be talking about the ideas you came up with at our last day of term cake-a-thon! Come along if you can.

Family Learning Day, Saturday 17th October

pta — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:31:09 +0000

Next Saturday, school will be open for Family Learning Day, when children and adults get to try out new things together. This is a national event, but Chorlton Park does it the Chorlton Park way, with workshops in playing the balalaika, string making, salsa dancing, samba drumming, animation, French and football! What’s not to love?! Sign up on the sheet that came home in your child’s bookbag or contact Meryl Blackburn in Year 4 for further information

Next meeting Tuesday 6th October 7.30pm

pta — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:07:24 +0000

Everyone’s welcome to come along to the next PTA meeting, on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm. The meeting will be in the COSH room on the Reception/Nurserycorridor (go in through the infant hall). It would be great to see some new faces (and familiar ones). There are lots of events coming up so come along to find out about them. Click on the link below to see what we’ll be talking about.
PTA Meeting Oct agenda

Books and Car Boots 2!

pta — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:16:07 +0000

Car shoe sale

Polly put the kettle on

The whole world in her hands

Busy busy bee

Thanks to Gisele and all the helpers who made Friday’s booksale such a success. After that great start to the weekend, Saturday morning saw the playground full of cars teeming with booty and eager bargain hunters. Louise and David, thanks for your efforts – and thanks to Eva who kept everyone refreshed with tea and buns. There may be more car boots before the school year is over, so keep hold of your junk!

Ideas?????

pta — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:45:54 +0000

Does anyone have an idea for an event, a fundraising activity, or any comments on things you’d like to see happen in or after school? Post them here and we’ll take your ideas and comments to the next meeting.

BOOKS AND CAR BOOTS

pta — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:24:23 +0000

Thanks to everyone who came to the first pta meeting of term on Thursday (minutes can be found on the link above). It was great to see such a good number, and many thanks to everyone who offered to help at the various events coming up. Next events to look out for:
BOOK SALE, after achool in the dining hall, Friday 25th September. Bring your unwanted books to the office, and come and stock up for the autumn.
CAR BOOT SALE, Saturday 26th September. Clear out your cupboards and book your slot, or come and have a rummage!

WINE TASTING, Thursday 1st October. Clink on the link at the top of the page to find out more.