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4 December 2024

Online digital toolkit

For Parents - My Family's Digital Toolkit


I've shared this resource from Internet Matters before, but with Xmas just a few weeks away I thought it worth sharing again. The Family Digital Toolkit is where parents can get personalised online safety advice based on a number of factors such as…

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14 November 2024

November News from our PTFA

November started with a bang as we were kindly invited to be involved in an incredible
community event run by our friends at Sheepwash Farm. We were so grateful to have the
opportunity to join the Whittington Community Bonfire and Fireworks Event and went full
throttle into planning our part in…

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11 November 2024

Halloween Sale

Halloween Sale


It’s been a terrific start to the autumn term, which came to a spook-tacular end. The PTFA has been
in full-swing planning events and special initiatives for all to enjoy throughout the term, and what
better way to celebrate the last day before half term than with a Halloween…

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16 October 2024

PTA AGM

On the 3rd October the PTFA had their AGM at school. It was really well attended by current members, new parents, Mr Wynn and Chair of Governors Helen Robertson.

Please find attached the minutes and the AGM presentation. 

Any questions about joining the PTFA or about our events please come…

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9 October 2024

Match funding

Match Funding

Did you know that many companies offer their employees Matched Fund Schemes, whereby employers match money raised by a given charity. 

For an introduction to what Matched Funding is, please have a look at the  national PTA website for more details- http://www.pta.co.uk/

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7 October 2024

Easy Fundraising

Support Our Fundraising While You Shop

Help the PTA raise free funds when you shop online!

The Howard School PTA have teamed up with Easyfundraising. We currently have 87 supporters and have raised £3043.56! 

Every time you make a purchase from a variety of companies through…

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3 October 2024

PTFA Sensory garden

Our school’s new sensory garden has already become a hub of excitement, learning, and teamwork! These last few weeks, the project has really begun to take shape as PTA parent volunteers and children have started to plant up the garden. Thanks to generous donations and the dedication of our school…

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3 October 2024

Our first fundraiser

Our first back-to-school fundraiser was a fun filled Silent Disco! With neon decorations lighting up the hall and headphones glowing in the dark, the event had a lovely buzz and lots of excited children! 

 A big thank you goes out to our PTA volunteers who helped run the event. From setting…

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3 October 2024

Our first fundraiser

Our first back-to-school fundraiser was a fun filled Silent Disco! With neon decorations lighting up the hall and headphones glowing in the dark, the event had a lovely buzz and lots of excited children! 

 A big thank you goes out to our PTA volunteers who helped run the event. From setting…

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3 October 2024

PTFA Sensory garden

Our school’s new sensory garden has already become a hub of excitement, learning, and teamwork! These last few weeks, the project has really begun to take shape as PTA parent volunteers and children have started to plant up the garden. Thanks to generous donations and the dedication of our school…

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3 October 2024

Safe and Sound

Year 5 had a great time at the fire station on Thursday. They learned how to stay safe in the home, near water and out in the environment plus how to be responsible citizens. 

 

 

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24 June 2024

Athletics

So proud of the athletics team who competed at Tamworth Athletic club. A great event with a superb second place finish overall. 

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