PTA
At Stoneydown, every parent, carer, teacher and staff member is automatically part of the
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) - it’s a community run by you, for our school.
Our PTA organises fun events for children at Stoneydown and raises important funds for school
equipment, activities and improvements. From fundraising bake sales to discos, summer fêtes
to quiz nights - the more people who get involved, the more we can do!
Thanks to the amazing support of the Stoneydown community we raised over £15,000 in the
2024/25 school year.
“The school’s partnership with the PTA is hugely important, especially in these
uncertain economic times. Thank you to everyone who gets involved in organising
or supporting events. We couldn’t do it without you!”
— Adam Bennett, Headteacher at Stoneydown
Get Involved - We need you!
The PTA is for everyone, and every bit of support makes a difference - big or small. You don’t
need to attend every meeting or event to get involved. Whether you can spare time, skills or
ideas, our PTA only works because parents and carers pitch in. We’re always keen to hear
suggestions and gather feedback about how to make the PTA work best for everyone so please
get in touch!
Have a suggestion? Want to lend a hand? Contact us at stoneydownpta@gmail.com - we’d love
to have you involved!
How we raise money
We fundraise through a mix of big and small events across the school year. Our main events
are:
● Summer fête and raffle – stalls and activities including bouncy castles and splat the
teacher! Fantastic local businesses donate amazing prizes to our raffle, and we’ve also
received sponsorship from local estate agent Central and Little Diamonds nursery. In
2025 the fête raised over £8,000!
● Quiz night – a fun evening event for adults to test their knowledge
● Book and bake sales – a chance to grab yourself a bargain or a tasty treat, these smaller
events still raise important funds
● Winter disco and non-uniform days - primarily designed to be fun events for the
children rather than money-making. Parents can make an optional donation via
ParentPay if they’d like to.
In years gone by we’ve organised other events such as Halloween trails, film screenings, self-
portrait tea towels, World Food Day events, and bulb planting.
We also earn a small commission each year when parents buy clothes labels from Stikins
Labels and use the school code 22458.
What the Money Funds
Playground Improvements
In 2022, we agreed with the school to commit the majority of PTA funds to transform the Junior
site playground as part of a five year project. So far we’ve funded:
● Wooden huts
● Climbing wall
● Multi-sports pitch
● Cricket net
Activities and Equipment
Alongside the playground project, we also continue to fund other equipment for the Infants and
Junior sites, plus fun activities for the children throughout the year such as:
● Storytelling sessions for World Book Day
● Art and sports equipment
● Theatre and music workshops and performances
● Places on the year 6 residential trip to help ensure it’s accessible to all pupils
● Breakfast for all year 6 pupils during SATS week
Past Projects
Some of the key projects we’ve funded in recent years include:
● Reading Retreat – A calm outdoor reading space on the Junior site, co-funded by the
PTA with help from the Big Lottery Fund, The Foyle Foundation and Jewson.
● Artspace – A dedicated art room funded with over £20,000 from the PTA raised over
two years.
PTA COMMITTEE - March 2024 - 2025
| Chair |
Chloe Sooruth (Yr2 and Reception parent) |
| Secretary: | Ellen Reid (Yr3 parent) |
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Treasurer:
|
Rhodalyn McManus (Yr2 parent)
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| Communications Officer: | Jenny Orton (Yr1) |
| Fundraising Officer: | Vacant |
| Teacher Representative: |
Adam Bennett |
Stay Up to Date
To hear about upcoming PTA meetings, activities and ways to help:
● Check the school newsletter
● Look out for updates in your class WhatsApp group
● Or email us at stoneydownpta@gmail.com and we’ll send you a link to join the PTA
WhatsApp group.
Thank you!
Thank you for your support in helping make life at Stoneydown an even more enjoyable
experience for all our children.