Friends of Hotham (PTFA)

About the PTFA

Hotham Primary School is proud to have an active PTFA (Parent Teacher and Friends Association) which plays a vital role in providing experiences for children and families (“making memories”) and raising much-needed funds for the school. We also act as an additional communication channel between the families and the school. All pupils, parents and staff are automatically members of the PTA for the duration of their time at Hotham.

Recent activities

We are active all year round, and recent activities have included:

  • Summer fair - country and western themed

  • Winter Wonderland for children

  • Online auction

  • Discos

  • Second hand uniform sales

  • Cake sales

  • Skipathon

  • Raffles

  • Parent coffee mornings

Fundraising goals

Each year, the PTA and the school agree a wish list for fundraising.

This year, it includes:

  • Early years play equipment

  • Resources to bring the school curriculum alive

In Previous Years the PTA have funded...

  • Refurbishment of the playground trim trail

  • Art studio furniture and equipment

  • Additional tablets and devices

  • Playground equipment

  • Prizes for various competitions

  • The Discovery Garden (growing garden by the main school office) towards planting

  • EYFS climbing frame

  • The Secret Garden

  • PE climbing apparatus in the Jubilee Hall

  • School trip contributions - including a whole school trip to the zoo

How can you help?

We always need volunteers, no matter how much or how little time you have to offer. Please email us at HothamPTA@outlook.com or get in touch with your class rep to see how you can get involved.

The schemes below also offer easy ways to fundraise through everyday online shopping:

Easy Fundraising

Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising a free donation for Hotham Primary School? There are nearly 3,000 retailers including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s, who will donate a percentage of the amount you spend to Hotham Primary School to say thank you for shopping with them. It’s really simple, and doesn’t cost you anything. All you have to do is:

1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hothamprimaryschool/

2. Sign up for free

3. Get shopping – your donations will be collected by easyfundraising and automatically sent to Hotham Primary School. It couldn’t be easier! There are no catches or hidden charges and Hotham Primary School will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your support

Stikins

Order name labels from Stikins and use the code 10223 while checking out: https://www.stikins.co.uk/

My Name Tags

Its essential to label all items that your child brings to school. If you shop at https://www.mynametags.com/ and quote Hotham's code: 4356 a donation of £2 per order is made to the PTA.

Parental Donations

Not everyone is able to come to events we organise, but some parents would still like to contribute. If you would like to make a one off or regular financial contribution to the PTA, please email the school office to find out how to set up a regular or one off donation to the PTA.

Birthday Books

Our pupils love to celebrate their birthdays but due to allergies and dietary restrictions we are unable to share donated food treats with classes. On the occasion of a child’s birthday (or for any other reason, for that matter!), parents are welcome to donate a book to the school which will go in the class book corner, with a beautiful bookplate label inside to say who kindly donated it.

To make things easy, we have Amazon wishlists which include books we desperately need. Any books ordered via Amazon will be delivered to our school office. Please add a note when you place the order saying who it is from.

Get in touch

If you'd like to get in touch with the PTA, please email: HothamPTA@outlook.com

Tickets to events are sold via our booking website: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/hotham/

This year's committee (2024-25):

Chair - Emma Shaikh

Vice chair - Alisha Zolfa

Treasure - Jane Mitchell 

Secretary - Gabriel Cunningham

Event fundraiser - Anne Ritcher

Social media rep - Shannon Baker