What is a Parent Teacher Association, and what do we do?

All parents/carers and school staff are automatically part of the PTA. We organise events and activities to raise extra money for the school. The Duke of Norfolk PTA is a registered charity.

Our mission statement

“Raising funds to enhance the school environment for all children at

Dukes, and enhancing the school community through accessible and

fun activities open to all.”

The committee is elected annually at the AGM, the committee for 2025 is below:

• Chair: Sarah Broadbent
• Vice Chair Laura Lingham
• Treasurer: Louise Lynch
• Vice Treasurer: vacant
• Secretary: Emma Kidman
• Vice Secretary: Rachel Vasey
• Committee Members: Cath Fullwood, Caroline, Katy Taylor, Kat Betsou.

Why do we need to fundraise?

To provide those additional resources that schools are now finding it very difficult to fund, and to enrich provision for all children. We are led by school on what they have identified will be the most benefit to our children. We fundraise for large purchases such as the laptops bought in 2024 and the new climbing structure in the playground. These aims can change depending on the needs of the school. In addition to this, we provide money for smaller but significant items across the year, such as teaching aids, books, musical instruments, play and SENCO items as requested by teachers and school staff. Each teacher also receives a pot of money to buy small items for their classroom. Please see our Facebook page and newsletters for updates on what is bought and how items purchased with PTA funds benefit the children.

Where and When do we meet?

The committee meets monthly over Zoom with the occasional in-person meeting and the odd social.

How?

Together we discuss ideas for social and fund-raising events for children, parents/carers, and friends. This work is shared out, and we all get 'stuck in'. Everyone's help is appreciated and ideas are welcome. There are many ways to get involved, no matter how much time you may be able to contribute. We also look at more passive ways of raising money, such as Easyfundraising and Your School Lottery.

Regular fundraising events and activities are organised by the team. In the last year, these have included:

• Christmas Fair
• Mothers' Day event
• Summer Fair/event
• New Starter Events
• Easter activity
• Silent Discos
• Movie Nights

In addition, the PTA organises:

• Refreshments on Sports Days
• Tuck Shops
• Toasty Friday
• SATs breakfasts

For details about upcoming events, please go to the PTA Facebook page, or see the school calendar.

Want to get involved?

There are many ways to make a contribution depending on how much time you can give. If you can offer occasional help, you can join our PTA Lite group of volunteers:

• Join the committee
• Volunteer at events
• Make toast
• Share professional skills
• Help with raffle prizes or event sponsorship

For more information, please contact us via email PTA.chair@dukenorfolk.derbyshire.sch.uk and follow our Facebook page.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1687623124803334/

 

Easy Fundraising

Some of our PTA members have been trialling easyfundraising. We raised over £15 in 18 days with only 3 people signed up! We are now rolling this out to parents. We would be grateful if staff could sign up to support us too.

Please remember to use easyfundraising every time you shop online. Over 7,000 brands will donate to us, including all the big names like eBay, John Lewis & Partners, Argos, ASOS, Expedia, M&S, Just Eat, Uswitch, Boden, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and many more! This means you can raise FREE donations for us, no matter what you’re buying.

If you haven’t signed up to support us yet, it’s easy and completely FREE. These donations really help us, so it would be great if you could take a moment to get started!

You can find our easyfundraising page here: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/duke-of-norfolk-pta/?utm_campaign=raise-more&utm_medium=email&utm_content=rm-en-e2