Parent Teacher Association of Winterbourne Academy

The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is an association of parents, staff and community members who work on a voluntary basis for the benefit of the pupils of the Academy. It does this by creating stronger links between the school, parents and the local community, hosting practical fundraising activities such as Christmas markets and pre-loved uniform sales.

Successful PTA bids

Here are just a few of things that the PTA have provided for the school thanks to their tremendous support and generous financial contributions over recent years:

SEN sensory garden project, £965.03
Department visualisers, £182.50 each
New models, books and a yearly White Dwarf subscription for the Warhammer enrichment club, £305.71
Large world map for one of our Geography classrooms, £206.66
New chess sets for the after school club, £350.00
Star badges for KS3 students reaching 100, 200 and 300 positive achievement points, £239.70
Manga comic books and graphic novels for the LRC, £225.00
Data logging equipment, motion/current/voltage sensors for Science, £1,264.50
Human brain model, £122.29
SEN catch-up reading resources, £394.00
Boxing clubs and pads for KS4 PE, £260.00
New tutor reading books, £3,832.71
Zoom cameras for Social Science, £186.17
A3 revision posters, £180.00
Drop down day session from In Bristol Ltd, £1,043.44
New library books for Reading Passports, £365.25 and book covers £77.38
Y11 Geography GCSE revision knowledge organise and retriever books for SEND students, £65.81
Review Magazines 1-year subscription for GCSE and A-Level Social Sciences, £190.00
Arts Centre lighting fixtures, controls and accessories, £2,200
Creative workshops from award-winning children's author, Polly Ho-Yen, £1,928.00
Transport provision to help students access social and emotional mental health and wellbeing support services, £400.00
PSHE Drug Box for use with all key stages, £712.00
Outdoor tape measures to use with GCSE and A-Level Geography, £78.20
20 LCD 10-inch writing pads, £183.20
Dyslexia-friendly reading books, £846.00
Transportation for 4 students to Edinburgh to compete in the finals of the Top of the Bench competition ran by the Royal Society of Chemistry, £218.00
Heat Press for textiles, £563.50
First Lego League Challenge, £170.00
And so much more....

Winterbourne Academy is hugely grateful for the PTA's generous contributions and unwavering support. Their generosity makes a meaningful difference in the everyday lives of our students, enhancing their educational experience and opportunities.

How can I get involved?

All parents and carers are invited to support the PTA, either by becoming a member of the committee, by volunteering to help at events, participating in our various fundraising/social activities or simply coming along to meet other parents and offering some fresh new ideas that you might help us take forward. Please do make contact and they can provide more information.

Email: WApta.org@gmail.com

Staff and students are able to submit requests for funding via the Winterbourne PTA Bid Form.

Upcoming PTA events

The following are currently scheduled, email WApta.org@gmail.com if you'd like to get involved:

Pre-loved uniform sort - Monday 31st March, 3-4pm in the school Interactive Theatre
End of term donut & cookie sale - Friday 4th April, straight after school