We are delighted that, over the past year, a group of Comberton parents have come together, with the support of school staff, to establish a Parents, Teachers and Friends Association.

The PTFA team can be contacted via email at PTFA@comberton.worcs.sch.uk

What is the PTFA? 

The [Parent Teacher Friends Association] is an open community of parent volunteers working alongside the school/teachers/and other “friends” to benefit the school and ensure the best educational experience for all its pupils.

How does the PTFA benefit the school?

Parents and caregivers have a big impact on how well their children do at school. Taking an active role in your PTFA is one of the ways you can make a difference and get involved:

• We raise money to fund school initiatives through activities and events.
• We provide a social support network for parents. 
• We provide a forum for parents to have a say.
• We provide volunteers and opportunities so that parents can support their child’s learning.

Our PTFA Recent Activities:

• Early Years Shed Appeal
• Valentines Disco
• Film Nights
• Uniform sale at Easter fayre
• Crazy Hair Day
• Year 6 Leavers Disco
• Aided grant application for Sensory Garden
• Summer fayre food stall
• New shed for Early Years
• First day drop in Coffee Morning

Coming up: Our goals and events for the year ahead

• Halloween Disco
• Christmas Film nights
• Sensory Garden

“How can my skills be useful?”

• Any parent can be a member, and every parent has skills to bring, from graphic design to gardening; from events management to balancing the books; and from wrapping up lucky dip gifts to handing out flyers!
• Could you help?
• What skills do you have that we may need? 
• Some of our most active mums and dads work full-time, or have other commitments.
• If your child has younger siblings, the PTFA is a great way to familiarise them with their future school.
• We all have lives away from school, and it’s OK to say “no”
• Examples of how you can commit, either at an event or behind the scenes, include:
  • sorting second hand uniform
  • contribute to termly newsletter
  • help with a particular event [summer fair / film nights]
  • marketing
  • grant application and bids

The PTFA welcomes new members who are able to support however possible, whether this be as a committee member or as a volunteer for a few hours at an event.  Contact the school office for more information.