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PARENTS, TEACHERS AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATION
Our Aims
Ask any PTFA and they will say that the children at the school are their main concern. At Ashill, we believe they are an absolute priority and, thanks to the tremendous community spirit that exists in Ashill and the surrounding area, we have benefited from tremendous fundraising success as well as outstanding support for the school as a whole.
Our Successes
With a large network of members and an enthusiastic committee, Ashill PTFA is committed to providing those special little extras that make learning more fun and which can help to broaden the childrenís horizons. For example, we organise and fund the school disco, the annual school fete, Easter Egg hunt and a host of other events around the village. We are also able to provide books, coaches for school trips and a special visit from you know who at Christmas as well as software and musical instruments. In addition, we held a Promises Auction which raised over £2,000 towards the purchase of new school computers.
Member Network
We dont believe in a rigid committee membership as such and, apart from the statutory requirements for a chair, treasurer and secretary, rely on the support of a host of people who provide help and support as and when they wish to. These people are our specialists and can help with a range of tasks from food supply and preparation through to one-off event organisation, stage management and public/press relations.
Come and join us
If you are interested in joining us, either as a committee member or as one of our supporting members, why not come along to our next meeting? You'll be sure of a warm welcome.
Details can be found on this website or by telephoning Graeme Price on 01460 54830
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Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday 30th November 2004 at the Ashill
Inn
Present: Sophy Layzell (Chair), Nicci Pearce (Secretary), Viv Wilson, Liz Andrews
1, Apologies
Apologies were received from Jane Watkins, Barbara Wood, Jo Crocker, Jacqui Wickham, Poly Carpenter, Andy Lea, Jo Lea, Yan Tomlinson, Sue Heard, Sandra Weatherall and Elaine Mee
2, Chairperson's opening remarks & Matters Arising
Sophy opened the meeting and asked for thamks yo be exteded to Philk Burton and Barbara Wood for all their hard work towards organising the village Christmas post. No correspondence had been received.
3, Christmas Carol Concert
Nicci Pearce offered to ask Sue Heard the sausages, rolls and cider for after the carol concert. Sophy Layzell said that she would ask Harvey whether the PTFA could borrow his tea urn for mulling the cider. Viv Wilson offered the use of a white Christmas tree for the children to busk around in the playground.
4, Take Art
Two dates have been arranged for Take Art productions on behalf of the PTFA. The first is the Lempen Puppets on Sunday 20th February, ticket prices will be adults £5 and children £4. The second is Sheena Davis on Friday 8th April; tickets will be £7.50 for adults and £5 for children. A drinks licence will be applied for in relation to this event. Sophy asked for willing volunteers to help on each occasion with setting up the hall.
5, Monthly Fundraiser
The first monthly fundraiser has been booked for Friday 21st January at 7.00pm and will be a skittles evening. The committee decided that the entrance fee should give each person entry to a free draw. It was felt that parents could be asked to make donations for the draw and that only one prize should be presented at each evening. Viv Wilson offered to ask Bob and Angela for advice about running the skittles and the money throwing game.
6, French Days
Mr. Scotney has finally found a French teacher who is willing to teach French for two days a term. These days will be shared with pupils from Winsham. Therefore Winsham will fund one day, Ashill will fund half a day and the PTFA were ased to fund the other half day
7, Any Other Business
Polly Carpenter asked the PTFA to fund the purchase of
a Father Christmas outfit for £25. The costume will be used three
times this year and then can be put into storage for following years.
The committee agreed.
Nicci Pearce offerde to ask Andy Lea to sort out the wine for after
Sparkle.
Liz Andrews asked whether thePTFA would be willing to reimburse Shirley
Moore for materials used for making pin boards for the pE initiative.
The committee agreed.
Viv Wilson asked for a meeting of the sub-committee for the possible
Ashill music centre to be set up. It was agreed that the sub-committee
would meet on Monday 10th January at the Hilltop Salon.
8, Date of Next Meeting
Monday 17th Jauary at 7.30pm in the Ashill Inn.
We have been asked, by both parents and friends of the School to establish a School Covenant Scheme. This would mean that those who are unable to give their time to school events, for whatever reason, could still help to provide funding for the extra items and children's activities that the school finds difficdt to fund.
The PTFA was very successful last year in raising over £5,500, (£2,633 of which has been used to fund new computer equipment) and we thank you once again, for your generosity.
This year, it is hoped that we can maintain this level of funding by asking you to join out Covenant Scheme. If you would be interested in joining this scheme a standing order form for monthly payments or if you prefer a single donation, can be obtained with further details from the school secretary, Chris Hood, on 01823 480637 or office@ashill.somerset.sch.uk. All details will be in strictest confidence.
Of course, we shall continue to arrange a number of events throughout the year. If you can join us we would be very pleased to see you.
In the meantime, we hope you can support this new initiative - the children really do appreciate these extra items and activities. Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely
Graeme Price
Chair PTFA