PTA

Welcome to The Highdown School PTA 

Highdown PTA supports the academy by raising supplementary funds through events for parents/carers, staff and students. 

As we are sure you are aware, school budgets are being squeezed so schools are increasingly reliant on additional funds and this is where the PTA help; it is no longer solely a social “nice to have” but is becoming more of an essential. 

We appreciate how busy everyone is with work, family and personal commitments and are ever thankful to everyone who attends PTA events.  The more people who support the PTA in organising these, the less everyone has to do.   

How can you help? 

• Attend events
• Help organise events (email us if you are interested)
• Volunteer at events (email us or sign up to the relevant event on PTA Events as a volunteer – link on this page)
• Find out if your company offers fund matching for PTA events.  We are signed up to Benevity which allows companies to support the chosen charities of their employees 

Every parent/carer is welcome to attend PTA meetings and if you are interested in doing so please send an email to the address on this page.  There is no obligation to take a role on the PTA Committee or organise events, but your ideas on fundraising events are always welcome. 

We are a small, friendly and welcoming group! 

 

Raising Funds for Your School

The PTA is made up of a group of parents who organise fun social events and support school events throughout the school year with the aim of raising funds for the school.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS - 2024-2025

CHAIR	Katy Edwards
VICE CHAIRS	David Frew and Marie Copley
HONORARY TREASURER	Steve Ruffles
HONORARY SECRETARY	Eleanor Morris
TEACHER LIAISON	Ciaran Sheridan

 

 

If you have any queries about our events or if you are keen to help in some way please contact:  highdown_pta@outlook.com

 

Meet the Team

	I'm Katy Edwards, I have 3 children, one who has left Highdown for college, one in Year 9 and one at primary school. I run a local apprenticeship training provider and am passionate about supporting young people.   I have recently become the vice chair of the PTA and look forward to continuing to work with the committee to raise much needed funds for the school.
	I'm Eleanor Morris and have two children currently at Highdown in Years 10 and 12.  I am motivated by making a difference and have worked with businesses on sustainability issues for over 25 years.  I have been Hon Secretary for the PTA since 2023 and am committed to supporting the school and students through PTA fundraising.