What is Gorse Ride Schools P.T.A?

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Gorse Ride Schools P.T.A. is a charity run by a committee of volunteers made up of parents and staff, who work together to raise much needed funds for the schools.  If you are a parent/carer of a child at the school, or you work for the school, you are automatically a member of the P.T.A.

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How does it work?

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 The P.T.A. organises fun fundraising events for the pupils and parents.  Last year’s events included:

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• Christmas & Summer Fayres

• Infant & Junior School Discos

• Quiz Night

• French Breakfast

• Coin Wars

• Sponsored Bounce

• Second-hand Uniform Sales

• Second-hand Book Sale

 

What is the money used for?  

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Recently the P.T.A. has donated money to the schools to fund items and projects, such as:

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• Year 1 new outdoor classroom

• New playground toys for the Infant & Junior Schools

• Class cameras for the Junior School

• New Wi-fi system for the Infant School

• 60 class iPads

• Year 3 & 4 classroom refurbishment

 

Each year the P.T.A. also donates money for many smaller requests from the school.

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How can I help? 

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• Support – Attend an event, sponsor your child, buy a second-hand book or uniform…

• Volunteer – Gorse Ride Schools P.T.A. has a successful track record in raising significant funds for the school, but its success relies upon parents and staff volunteering their time to help.  It is fun and a great way to meet other parents across the schools.

• Shop -  Fundraise from the comfort of your own home!

• Visit https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/gorseridepta/ follow the instructions and the P.T.A. will receive a donation from sales made with participating retailers. It doesn’t cost you anything!

• Profit match – Do you work for an organisation that like to ‘give something back to the community’? Please enquire with your HR department about any Profit Match / Match Funding schemes they may run, and ask if Gorse Ride Schools P.T.A. could benefit.

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How can I get in touch? 

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gorseride_pta@hotmail.co.uk