Parent Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA)


About the PTFA

All funds raised by the PTFA are used to provide a great school experience for the children and the extras that government funding can’t stretch to.  Funds raised at the Advent Fayre, Summer Fete and other events during the year go towards various resources for the children.

Each year the PTFA contributes £5,500 towards the school’s Creative Curriculum and Sports Enrichment programmes. These programmes enable the children to participate in a wide range of sporting activities and arts and creative workshops and also means our children get many school trips, travelling to outside venues during school time in the two St John’s mini buses bought by the PTFA many years ago. The school swimming pool is another asset made possible through PTFA fundraising and most recently we contributed a significant amount of money to the new multi-use games area (MUGA).

The PTFA also make a contribution towards our library service.  This enables classes to loan books and resources to enhance curriculum learning at school.

This year as well as funding a new basketball court, football kit and items for the classrooms, we will continue to raise money for the purchase of two new minibuses which will enable us to continue our wonderful Wider Curriculum offer.

  To provide additional facilities and resources for the school

  To subsidise and expand curriculum activities and opportunities

  To provide trips and experiences that enrich children’s learning

Events Diary

Month        Date                Activity

DEC               6TH                ADVENT FAYRE

FEB                5TH                LADIES FITNESS CLASS

MARCH       11TH                MOTHER’S GIFT STALL

MARCH        26TH                EASTER EGG HUNT

JUNE           27TH               SUMMER FETE 1-5pm

 


Our PTFA Committee Members

Chair: Karolina Hadjimichael

Vice Chair: Elina Ierotheou

Treasurer: Monica Chiumiento

Secretary: Kim Mingides

How to make a donation to the PTFA

Perhaps you find it difficult to attend our events because of other commitments but would still like to make a one-off payment, or you would like to set up a regular direct debit to help with PTFA fundraising. We really appreciate any donations you can make.

You can pay in direct to our account using the details below.

Sort Code: 60-00-01

Account number: 83646426

Reference: Please use your eldest child’s first name and year group as the payment reference.

Match Funding

If you work for an organisation that has a match funding policy, any money you raise could be matched by your employer.  Companies may match the fundraising total for an event, or for the stall that their employee is working on. Usually, the employee will need to supply them with a letter from the PTFA detailing the date and nature of the event, together with the total raised.

We understand that the high street banks, building societies, supermarkets and large corporations are likely to do match funding, but these schemes are not exclusive to the major corporate giants. If you work for an independent company, they may be interested in charitable giving through match funding too.

We would be grateful if you could enquire if your employer has a match funding scheme, or if they are willing to match fund any of our events. If you can’t help out this time, but you know the company you work for has a match funding policy, please let us know anyway.

This could be a really great source of income for the PTFA and enable us to raise money to help the school continue to provide the extra activities that government funding doesn’t stretch to. If you are able to help us this way, please let us know at ptfastjohnsprimaryn11@yahoo.com and we can follow up with you to discuss your companies’ requirements.

More information available here.

Advent Fayre 2025

Thanks to all of you who joined us for a lovely Christmassy afternoon at the annual Advent Fayre on Saturday 6th December – we raised £2800.

We are very grateful to the local businesses who generously donated some great raffle prizes to the school.

Special thanks to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help the PTFA set up and run the Fayre – it wouldn’t happen without you!

Summer Fete 2025

The summer fete on Saturday 29th June, our biggest fundraiser of the year, was a successful day. It was well attended and we had a great afternoon of fun. Thanks to all of you who came along and supported the event. The total amount raised was an incredible £2,764.70.  

The day began with a service held in our school hall led by Rev. Dagmar.  Many of our church community joined us for the occasion.  There were a variety of different activities for the children to enjoy throughout the day including rides, face painting, hair braiding, sweet tombola, beat the goalie and toys to buy, to name a few.  Visitors were able to enjoy good food, drink and spend time with friends.

Special thanks also to all the volunteers and staff who gave up their time to help the PTFA set up and run the fete – we couldn’t have done it without you!

Next year’s Summer Fete will be on Saturday 27th June. Please save the date.

Thanks to those of you who donated cakes for the sale on Friday 31st March.

It was a sell out and we made over £150!