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PTA

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) includes all parents, carers, teachers and friends of the school.

The PTA raises funds to support school projects and activities that enhance pupils’ education, while also bringing enjoyment and fun to children, parents and staff.

Our Aim for 2025–26

This year we aim to raise £25,000 to design and build a Viking-themed play area in the school field.

  • Designed through a pupil competition
  • Built with a local builder
  • Available for all year groups
  • Planned build: Summer 2026

 

Bike Bus

The Countess Wear - Salmon Pool - Rivermead bike bus route has been running every Friday since March 2026.

A recent survey of participants found that people felt safer cycling as part of the group. Children that took part were more enthusiastic about getting to school too!

It’s a fun ride with bubbles, music and lots of community spirit. We send out a reminder on Thursday evening and share the lead riders location on Friday morning so it’s easy to see where we have got to. We haven’t been late for school yet!

We expect parents to ride or run with us but do have some confident Bikeability Level 2 riders that ride with us.

If you would like to come along or to ask about setting up your own route contact Rosie on 07595777239.

Bike Bus Map

What We’ve Achieved

In 2024–25

  • £17,000 – 31 brand-new MacBooks for the ICT suite
  • £10,000 – Outdoor Classroom
  • £2,600 – Structural improvements to the Year 1 block
  • £600 – Road safety signs
  • £1,300 – Library relocation and restock

Previously

  • £9,000 – New climbing frame (Year 5 play area)
  • £2,500 – The Hive Teaching Kitchen (plus lots of parent power!)
  • £3,000 – Studio repaint
  • £13,000 – Resurfacing the MUGA for all-weather use
  • Funded Steve McCracken’s murals celebrating school diversity

How We Raise Funds

Through the time, energy and creativity of parents and carers, we run events including:

  • Summer & Christmas Fairs
  • KS2 Discos
  • Quiz Nights
  • Heritage Festival
  • Cycle to School Week
  • Fireworks Night
  • Cake, Uniform, Book & Ice Lolly Sales
  • Christmas Cards & Self-Portrait Tea Towels
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Raffles
  • Year 6 Leavers’ Do

Get Involved!

Parents help decide how PTA funds are spent and power everything we do.

Contact us at leo.pta@stcmat.org

  • Come to a PTA meeting (dates shared via Class WhatsApp)
  • Share your ideas 
  • Volunteer at events or behind the scenes
  • Use your skills – grant writing, face painting, DIY, sourcing raffle prizes, gardening, baking and more

Stay Connected

Other Ways to Support the PTA

  • Shop online using EasyFundraising (free donations every time you shop)
  • Match funding & volunteer days
    Some employers offer matched funding or paid volunteer days – please let us know if your workplace does.
  • Parents Lottery
    • Tickets from £1 per week
    • £25,000 weekly prize
    • 60% of each ticket comes directly to our PTA

Voluntary Contributions

Some families have asked for ways to support the PTA through direct financial contributions. These options are:

  • Completely voluntary
  • Only for families who feel able to contribute
  • An additional way to support the PTA alongside volunteering and events

You can:

Bank Transfer Details

  • Account Name: St Leonards PTA
  • Sort Code: 51-61-23
  • Account Number: 72686650
  • Reference: PTA Donation

Code of Conduct

The PTA is an important part of the school community. Much of what we do is shared on Facebook and via Class WhatsApp groups. We ask everyone to follow our Code of Conduct, which exists to protect and respect everyone.

Facebook & WhatsApp Groups – What They’re For

  • Sharing helpful, relevant information
  • Supporting one another
  • Building a positive, inclusive community
  • Passing on PTA messages via class reps (no spam)

Please:

  • Be respectful and kind
  • Avoid judgement, bullying or negativity
  • Remember we all come from different backgrounds

What the Groups Are Not For

  • Venting or complaining about the school, staff, parents or children
  • Raising individual issues or disputes

If you have a concern, please contact the school directly.
To speak to your child’s teacher, email parents@stcmat.org and include the teacher’s name in the subject line.