PFA
What is the PFA?
The Wells Free School Parents' and Friends' Association (PFA) is a registered charity which raises money to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities. Our charity number is 1178180. We have recently contributed to the renovation of the school library and we are aiming to raise money for new iPads to enable all children to have access to technology when they need it.
Who are the PFA?
All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved even if they only have a small amount of time available. All families are automatically members of The Wells Free School when their child joins the school.
The PFA is run by a committee of volunteers who are elected at the Annual General Meeting. The PFA exists to provide closer links between home and school and is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal.
The 2024-2025 Committee
Co-Chairs: Aaron Skinner and Nicholas Hayns
Treasurer: Donald Grant
Secretary: Phil Hardy-Bishop
Committee Members: Alison Dighton, Katie Ellwood-Smith, Richard Neve, Carla Taylor
Class Representatives
Nightingale: TBC
Seacole: Victoria
Jenner: Amanda and Laura
Lister: Nick
Cavell: Therese
Garrett: Phil
Bannister: Phil
Like most PTA’s, the majority of our funds are raised through the events that we run. Some of our most popular events are the School Disco, Hoedown, Winter Market, School Camp out and Quiz Night. We also hold regular cake sales.
We always try to respond to the children’s requests; it is great to see them having fun at the events or enjoying using a piece of new equipment that the PFA has donated.
As our PFA is a registered charity, we are able to raise money through gift aid and company matched giving schemes. If you haven’t already done so, please complete this Gift Aid declaration form in order for us to claim gift aid on your donations.
Calendar of events
2024-2025
17th October: Back to School Bash/ AGM and Quiz
15th November: School Disco
Further dates to be added soon
2023-2024
24th January- PFA Social
2nd February- Year 5 & 6 Film Night
9th February- Valentines Bake Sale
23rd February- R, 1 & 2- Family Fireside Stories
1st March- Years 3 & 4 Film Night
22nd March- Holi Non-uniform Colour Day
28th April- Spring Scavenger Hunt
3rd May- May March
24th May- Children's Take Over Day
14th June- Plant Sale and Garden Fair 2.30-5.30 pm
23rd July- Sports Day
For more information on events and to book tickets please visit our PTA Events website.
Easy Fundraising
You can help us to raise valuable funds today by shopping online through The Wells Free School Easyfundraising page. It won’t cost you any more than going to the retailer's website directly.
Simply click the link below, sign up and start shopping - It really is as easy as that!
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/thewellsfreeschoolparentsfriendsassociation/
PFA Newsletters
PFA Newsletter February/March 2024
PFA Newsletter December/January 2024
PFA Newsletter October/November 2023
PFA AGM Minutes
Contact Us:
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/WellsFreeSchoolPFA/
Email : Wellspfa@gmail.com
Instagram: @thewellspfa
PTA Events Link: www.pta-events.co.uk/thewellspfa