October 2026
NEWSLETTER
New term, big energy! ⚡
Six weeks in and the school is bustling! Children are happily settled, and the PTA team has kicked off the term with high energy, fresh dynamics, and big plans. Following a fantastic meeting with our team, we have some incredible ideas for both fundraising and spending the money raised to directly benefit our kids.
Missing uniform already? 🏷️ If your child’s jumper has already vanished into the abyss, we’ve got you covered! Order your Stikins name labels to keep uniform out of lost property. Use our charity code 7843 at checkout and the school earns 30% commission on every order!
What does being a charity mean for us? 🎗️
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Every penny goes back to the kids: Being a charity means every single pound we raise goes directly toward enriching our children’s education—funding essential equipment, playground upgrades, creative projects, and experiences that the core school budget simply cannot stretch to cover.
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Complete transparency & trust: We operate under strict Charity Commission guidelines. That means full accountability, financial oversight, and assurance that funds are always spent fairly and effectively for the benefit of all pupils.
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Unlocking corporate match funding (Double your impact!): Because of our registered charity status, many businesses will match the funds their employees raise or donate! If your employer offers match funding, volunteering a few hours at a fair or donating can literally double the money raised for our school at zero extra cost to you. Please ask your HR department if they support charity match funding!
Dates for your diary 🗓️
Friday 23 October: Non-Uniform Day! 👕 Send your child in their favourite outfit alongside a £1 donation. Don’t have change? You can pay online here AND we are also requesting a contribution for our upcoming Winter Fair stalls.
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Suggested donations: Toys, games, puzzles, children's books, Christmas jumpers, unwanted gifts like toiletries or candles. Unopened bottles of alcohol or soft drinks.
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Please only donate items in good condition, and no nuts please.
Friday 13 November: Year 4 & 6 Disco (NEW DATE!) 🪩 Our legendary discos are back! It's a great chance for the kids to let their hair down and socialise.
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On the night: Glow sticks, and fun extras will be on sale.
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Tickets: Purchase now - HERE
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Volunteers: Keep an eye out for our official call for helpers—we can’t run it without you!
Friday 4 December: The Winter Fair ❄️
It’s back and set to be bigger, brighter, and more magical than ever! Step into a festive afternoon packed with holiday cheer for the whole family:
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Stalls & games: Browse a fantastic variety of gift stalls, tombolas, and fun side-stall games for all ages.
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Delicious food & drinks: Fuel your afternoon with tasty hot food, sweet treats, and warming festive drinks.
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Meet Santa! 🎅 A highlight of the year—children will have the magical opportunity to hear storytime from Santa in his grotto!
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We need your help to make the magic happen! Running a fair this big really does take a village. Volunteering is a fantastic, hands-on way to be part of the school community and share some festive laughs. Whether it’s an hour on a stall, setting up, or packing up. Sign up here
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Estate Agent boards: The easiest £10 the school can make! Simply fill out this form to host a board outside your house. If every family signs up, we’ll raise thousands!
We need you! Join our community
Life is busy—most of our team balance full-time jobs and busy family lives alongside volunteering. Whether you have an hour a term or want a regular role, mums, dads, guardians, and grandparents are all warmly invited. Every skill set and fresh perspective is welcome!
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Volunteer library: Lend a hand when you can—from chaperoning a disco to collecting raffle donations at the gate.
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Flexible meetings: Drop into our planning meetings whenever your schedule allows—no pressure!
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Committee members: Step up to help shape, plan, and execute our biggest school events
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Christmas art keepsakes (Coming soon!): Turn your child’s artwork into custom Christmas cards and treasured gifts—details dropping shortly!
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EasyFundraising: Raise free donations for George Spicer every time you shop online at no extra cost to you.
