Welcome to the Callington Primary School PSA
Callington Primary School Parent and Staff Association (PSA) has been an integral part of the school community for many years. In its time the PSA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities.
Our PSA is about much more than simply fundraising. The PSA exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal. It is fun too! With the continued support of parents and staff, our PSA has always succeeded in its efforts. All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available.
Committee Members 2022/2023
Officers
Chair Veronica Lashbrook Parent
Treasurer Jemma Wheeler Parent
Secretary Emily Bland Parent
Other Committee Members
Anthony Fugill Head Teacher
Andrea Ede Teacher
Laura Stainer Teacher
Victoria Kinger Parent
Lucy Clark Parent
Felicity Sirc Parent
Rebecca Perkins Parent
Becki May Parent
Autumn Term 2022
PSA Events this Term:
Halloween Disco - Friday 14th October - Reception & KS1 5pm to 6pm (Reception & KS1 children must be accompanied by an adult). KS2 6.15pm to 7:30pm. Both disco are optional fancy dress theme. Prizes for the best outfit and raffle.
PSA Meeting - The next meeting will be Tuesday 11th October 2021 at 7:00pm in the school staff room. Main topic of discussion – Christmas Fair.
Non-Uniform Day - Friday 21st October last day of term. Please bring an optional donation of £1 on the day.
Christmas Fair - Saturday 3rd December 11.00am to 1:00pm. The PSA are asking for donations of soft toys and books (particularly KS2 books) for PSA run stalls. Collection boxes will be in classrooms after half term, please can items be donated by Wednesday 23rd November.
We will also be asking for contributions to make up the Christmas Hampers for the raffle:
Reception - Tins of food
Year One - Bottles
Year Two - Biscuits
Year Three - Toiletries
Year Four - Packets / Cereals
Year Five - Sweets / Chocolates
Year Six - Crisps / Savoury Snacks
Volunteer Helpers - If anyone is able to help run a PSA stall during the event, please leave your contact details with the office or speak to a member of the PSA. (psa@callingtonprimary.co.uk)
Raffle Tickets - Christmas Fair raffle tickets will be available to pre-sell to your family, friends and colleagues. If you would like some books to sell they can be collected from the school office after the half term. There is a £50 first prize with runner up prizes of family tickets to local attractions and Christmas hampers. Tickets cost £1 each. All monies, tickets and unsold stubs should be returned to the school office by Thursday 23rd November to be included in the draw.
Christmas Disco - Friday 9th December - Reception & KS1 5pm to 6pm (Reception & KS1 children must be accompanied by an adult). KS2 6.15pm to 7:30pm. Both disco are optional fancy dress theme. Prizes for the best outfit and raffle.
Non-Uniform Day - Friday 16th December last day of term. Please bring an optional donation of £1 on the day.
Spring Term 2022
PSA Events this Term:
Valentines Disco - Friday 3rd February - Reception & KS1 5pm to 6pm (Reception & KS1 children must be accompanied by an adult). KS2 6.15pm to 7:30pm. Both disco are optional fancy dress theme. Prizes for the best outfit and raffle.
Non-Uniform Day - Friday 10th February last day of term. Please bring an optional donation of £1 on the day.
Easter Disco - Friday 24th March - Reception & KS1 5pm to 6pm (Reception & KS1 children must be accompanied by an adult). KS2 6.15pm to 7:30pm. Both disco are optional fancy dress theme. Prizes for the best outfit and raffle.
Non-Uniform Day - Friday 31st March last day of term. Please bring an optional donation of £1 on the day.
Summer Term 2022
PSA Events this Term:
Summer Fair - Saturday 1st July 11.00am to 1:00pm. If you are interested in having your own stall please leave your details with the office or speak to a member of the PSA and we will contact you with more information. (psa@callingtonprimary.co.uk)
Callington Primary School Parent and Staff Association (PSA) has been an integral part of the school community for many years. In its time the PSA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities.
Our PSA is about much more than simply fundraising. The PSA exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal. It is fun too! With the continued support of parents and staff, our PSA has always succeeded in its efforts. All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available.
Other News
Online Shopping - If you are Online Shopping on the internet don’t forget to visit www.theGivingMachine.co.uk this is an online retail donation site. If the store you want to shop with is there use the link and choose our school. It won’t cost you anything and you’ll raise money for our school.
PSA History
In recent years the P.S.A. has raised funds towards the following items:
2019 £4500 Battle of the Books
£5000 Adventure Playground Extension
2018 £2500 Battle of the Books
£1000 Wet play games
£1500 Supa-Shot game
2017 £2000 New library books
£800 Kitchen refurbishments
£500 Microphones and sound equipment
2016 £2000 raised towards books for the library and classrooms
£4000 raised towards a minibus for the school
2015 £6500 raised towards a minibus for the school
£200 Parasols for Picnic Benches
£200 Hockey Equipment
2014 £2500 Sound and lighting equipment for the school hall
£3500 12 iPads
£500 Netball Kits
2013 £5000 12 iPads and Charging Trolley
£180 Glee Amplifier
£1600 £100 Larger Wish List Gift for Each Class
£1200 Wooden Picnic Benches for Garden Area
2012 £500 Forest School Storytelling Chair
£300 New Football Kit
£800 £50 Small Wish List Gift for Each Class
£400 for Glee Club T-shirts
£400 for Sports Kits
2011 £400 towards Outdoor Classroom
£400 for UFS and LFS outdoor wet play suits
2010 £5000 for ICT equipment (Laptops, I pods, Flip Cameras)
2009 £5000 3rd Phase of Adventure Playground
2008 £5000 2rd Phase of Adventure Playground
How involved do you want to be?
There are three levels of commitment with which you can be involved in Callington Primary School PSA:
- Be an officer of the PSA. i.e. Chair, Secretary or Treasurer
- Be a committee member, attend meetings, contribute ideas and help with the organising of events
- Be a volunteer helper, who doesn’t necessarily attend meetings, but can be called upon to help out at certain events
If you would like to join the PSA please come along to our next meeting held in the school staffroom. The dates and times are always advertised in the School Newsletter.
If you would like to be a volunteer member please leave your contact details e.g. mobile phone number or email address with the school secretary or another committee member. Contact will usually be in the form of an email or text message. Alternatively you can just volunteer to help at an event by approaching a member of the PSA we are always grateful for offers of help!
How can you help?
- Do you have an artistic flair? You could help with Face Painting at Disco’s and Fair
- You could help run a stall e.g. Refreshments, Raffle, Tombola’s
- You can assist with the setup prior to the start of events
- You could assist the Treasurer with counting money after events
- Do you have any useful local business contacts, for example a company who might be willing to donate a raffle prize?
- Do you work for a large company that operates a matched funding charity scheme?
- Do you have any business skills that would be useful to the PSA e.g. marketing, accountancy, or previous charity experience?