PTA

The PTA is an important part of the school and we make very valuable contributions both financially and in terms of time invested by parents, staff and friends.  Much of what we do is posted on Facebook page and organised through the Class WhatsApp groups ( please email leo.pta@stcmat.org to be added to your class group if you aren't already).  We have a Code of Conduct that we expect everyone to agree to.  It protects and respects everybody.

These groups are for parents and carers to be sharers!  We help one another, we look after everyone, we have fun and we care.  Please treat everyone with respect, we come from different backgrounds with different beliefs and views.  

• Do not judge, be considerate, don’t bully or degrade anyone either in or outside the group for whatever reason.  
• Please DO post things that are relevant to the group, that will help make the day easier for us and our children, and that are relevant to your class.  The PTA will ask your Class Rep to pass on messages from time to time but we will not spam your group!
•  Please DO NOT spam, become militant, rude, or nasty.  Consider if what you’re going to say is really suitable.  
• Please be kind and look after one another.

The groups are not for venting or moaning about the school, about teachers, parents, or children!  

• If you have an issue with something that is happening at the school, that the school may have said, done, or presented, about a member of staff, a parent or another child, do not take to the group to vent your frustration!  
• Talk to the school – they would much rather know your feelings directly!  If you see others doing this, politely remind them, that this isn’t the forum for it.  We all get frustrated sometimes but there’s usually a non-megaphone based way of dealing with things.  We are all grown-ups and must act like them.
• To talk to your teacher or to request they call you email parents@stcmat.org and include the teacher’s name in the subject.

Each year we work hard to raise funds for school projects. 

Several years ago we contributed £13,000 to resurface the Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) so it drains well, and is now usable in all weathers.  

We recently contributed £9000 to a new climbing frame in the Year 5 play area.

Last year we spent £2,500 and a lot of parent power creating the Hive Teaching Kitchen.

We also revamped the library, paid for Steve McKracken’s murals representing the diversity of the school, and had the Studio to be re-painted.

Thank you to everyone who helped us raise the money!

This year's projects

This year we paid for structural improvements to the Y1 block, more books for the library, and road safety signs.

Our main project has been creating an Outdoor Classroom for all pupils to use (will be ready for September 2025!).

All the monies raised this year are going towards our £17,000 target to replace all the computers in the ICT Suite. We hope to be able to purchase these early in the 2025 - 26 year.

GET INVOLVED! 

As parents, you get to help decide what the PTA's money is spent on - please come to a meeting or get in touch on leo.pta@stcmat.org to let us know your ideas. 

Voluntary Contributions – Standing Orders

We’ve become aware that some families would like to support the PTA directly through financial contributions. With that in mind, we’ve set up the option to donate via bank transfer for those who wish to do so.

This is entirely voluntary, and only for families who feel able to contribute. It’s simply another way to support the PTA’s work — alongside all the wonderful time, energy, and ideas so many already give.

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

There are lots of ways to be involved with the PTA!  Here are just a few:

• Send us your thoughts and ideas of events and activities we could put on! (email leo.pta@stcmat.org, or drop a note into the school office)

• Come along to the PTA meetings (the WhatsApp groups post the dates)

• Be a volunteer!  We always need help organising and at events, running stalls, organising food, drinks and fun! (Email us!)

• Use your skills! Everyone has a way to contribute, be it helping us ask for raffle prizes, applying for grants, facepainting, DIY tasks or digging the veggie patch - we need everyone!

• Join us on Facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/slpsPTA )

• Join your Class WhatsApp list (ask your teacher or other parents who is your class rep, or email leo.pta@stcmat.org. There is at least one in each class).

• Visit our events page ( https://www.pta-events.co.uk/slps/) and see what exciting events are coming up!

• Can't partake, but do shop online?  Register with Easy Fundraising (https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/stleonardspsptaex/) and they will donate to us at no cost to you every time you spend - this is especially great for holidays, food shops and Christmas shopping!