PFA Newsletter – Autumn Term 2014 Hello to everyone, and welcome to our new parents. The Parents and Friends Association of Cranborne CE VA First School is run on an informal basis by parents to raise funds to benefit the children at the school. This year, positions in the PFA will be taken up as follows: Chair Vice Chair Treasurer Teacher Liaison Natalie Day Nina Graham (Vacancy) Miss Hudson Wren Class Rep Robin Class Rep Chaffinch Class Rep Woodpecker Class Rep Crane Class Rep Kate Singleton Tanya Woodjetts and Gill Appleby Amanda Rennie Nina Graham Wendy Hancock The above are the main organisers. However, it is the help and donations from all of you that really make each event a success. For each event, as required, the class reps will co-ordinate your donations and ask for your time to man stalls, set up, clear away, etc. Last year we raised £3,653! Meetings This year our meetings will be as follows: Tuesday 4th November Thursday 15th January Thursday 26th February Friday 24th April Thursday 4th June 2.00pm 9.00am 2.00pm 9.00am 2.00pm Events This year we are planning the following events: Friday 7th November Friday 21st November Date TBC Saturday 21st March 2015 Thursday 26th March 2015 Thursday 21st May 2015 Friday 3rd July 2015 Bag2school Clothes Recycling Collection Ladies Christmas Shopping and Pamper Evening Christmas Hamper Raffle Duck Race Easter Disco Running Rings Summer Fayre Page 1 of 2 Hungry Caterpillar Walk – joint event with Cranborne Pre-School This was held on Saturday 20th September and we were really pleased with the turnout at this new event. We raised an impressive £386.45, which will be split between us and the Pre-School. Many thanks to all who attended, we hope you enjoyed it. I would also like to thank those that helped and donated cakes. Second Hand Uniform We will be selling second hand uniform on Monday 29th and Tuesday 30th September. Ladies Christmas Shopping and Pamper Evening This will be held in Cranborne Village Hall from 7pm on Friday 21st November. We plan to have as many local traders as we can, and there will be small beauty treatments available to those who want them. More details to follow soon. If any parents are interested in having a table at this event, please let us know as soon as possible. Finally, I would like to thank Emmanuelle Hartstone for designing our new PFA logo which is at the top of this letter! If you have any questions or would like to know more about anything related to the PFA, or if you would like to become more involved, please speak with Natalie, Nina or any of the class reps. You can also email us at [email protected]. We are hoping to make this another successful year for our fundraising, and we thank you in anticipation of your help. Yours sincerely, For the PFA Page 2 of 2