Parent Teacher Association

Wedmore is renowned for its thriving community spirit and the First School Academy and Nursery is at the heart of this community.

The PTA is a volunteer group co-ordinating a programme of fundraising events for the school throughout the year, raising much-needed funds to support school initiatives and enhance the children’s school experiences.

Where does the money go?

We have raised over £9,000 which has funded resources such as:

• 32 new iPads
• Play equipment
• Providing and maintaining the school pool
• First Aid training
• Subsidising swimming lessons for KS1
• Learning resources
• A weekly children’s newspaper for KS2
• Materials for classroom projects

This was a fantastic amount to be able to give back to the school and it would be great to continue this success so that we can continue to fund not only vital learning and community resources such as books and the pool, but also more new technology so that every child in each class has access to the ICT they need.

Who is Involved?

We all are. You can become involved with the PTA as much or as little as you like. We host a meeting every six weeks, it is very informal and we discuss upcoming fundraising events. Whether it’s coordinating an event or just helping out, every bit of help or input is greatly appreciated. Selling ice creams and cakes after school, lending a hand to set up a stall at an event, going on a first aid course to help at the pool after school or at weekends, selling raffle tickets, the list is endless and without the help of our children’s parents we wouldn’t be able to raise the vast sums of money that we do or contribute to run the school pool and donate large sums of money to fund the school.

How can you help?

There are many ways you can support the PTA, including signing up for these fundraising initiatives…

Have you heard about Easyfundraising?

Easyfundraising is the UKs biggest charity shopping site. It partners with over 7,000 huge brands who will donate part of what you spend to a cause of your choice – Wedmore PTA. It won’t cost you a penny extra as the cost is covered by the brand.

Use the QR code to sign up and support Wedmore PTA in 3 easy steps.

Don’t delay, sign up today at www.easyfundraising.org.uk

mynametags.com

We all need name labels to keep track of our children’s belongings. If you buy from mynametags.com and enter our unique School ID (37172), we will receive a donation from them for every £1 spent.

ASDA – Cashpot for Schools

All you have to do is, opt in through the Asda Rewards app, choose our primary school and shop and scan in store or shop online at Asda.com, between 2nd September and 30th November 2024

Asda will donate 0.5% of the value of your shop to our Primary school. Also, every time somebody opts in, Asda will give an additional £1 to the school Cashpot. Plus, it doesn’t stop there – Asda are also giving £50 to every school to get them started.

Your support is all we ask. If you feel you would like to help or contribute towards the PTA, or simply find out some more information please contact the school office.

Your school and your children need you!

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