Parents and Friends Association
Welcome to the Parents and Friends Association of St James First School !!
We are a group of supportive parents, carers, relatives and friends who organise fundraising and social events for the benefit of pupils and parents. Raising vital funds for the school and strengthening our community. Recently we have funded:
- A new School Library
- Playground Renovations
- Class Wish Lists
We are currently raising funds for a set of class iPads and to continue Class Wish Lists to support teachers with "above and beyond” resources that enhance our children’s learning.
We are always keen to gather new ideas in collaboration with our community of parents, staff and children, email on pfa@stjames.dsat.org.uk.
Major events in the PFA calendar include:
- Christmas Gathering ( Sat 2 December 2023)
- School Disco ( Fri 23 February 2023)
- May Fayre ( Sat 4 May 2024)
The PFA is a member's association, and all parents and carers are automatically part of it. Everyone is encouraged to get involved, whether it's a little or a lot!
As an independet organisation and charity (no. 1003759) a small number of us oversee the official admin and voting etc. We are:
- Louisa Alves - Committee member, Squirrels and Foxes parent.
- Kathryn Earl - Committee member, Owls parent.
- Alice Jankovec - PFA Treasurer and Squirrels parent.
- Claire Mallon - PFA Chair, Hedgehogs and Owls parent.
- Laura Perry - PFA Secretary, Squirrels and Foxes parent.
- Bini Thornton - Trustee and Committee member, Squirrels and Owls parent.
Please do say hello and get involved, all very much welcome...
Find us on FACEBOOK here
PFA Documents and Policys
- Parents and Friends Association of St James First School is a registered charity number: 1003759 .
- We are members of Parent Kind a national association that supports the running of the PFA.
- PFA spends in accordance with our charitable objectives in our constitution and following Parent Kind best practice.
DONATE to the PFA by clicking on these links to donate £3 or £6, or email us for more info.