It has arrived... we have finally taken delivery of our new minibus which looks absolutely brilliant! Thanks to everyone who has supported us in making this happen. Of course, we still need your support to continue funding it in the future. In the meantime, we can't wait to see it being used!
Sadly, we weren't able to to run our summer Fair as planned this year but we think the children enjoyed their afternoon of activities and games as you can see in the pictures below. Thanks for all your donations - it isn't too late to make a contribution before the end of term!
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Congratulations to the winners of our Easter Bunting competition! Entries from each class were judged by our House Captains. All entries are displayed in the entrance to school- they look amazing! Well done to all that entered!
Congratulatioins to the winners of our bunting competition who were announced this afternoon. Entries were judged by pupils and the winners all received a prize in assembly this afternoon. All the bunting is now on display in our school entrance and looks brilliant - thanks and well done to all those that took part!
Supporting our school is easy if you shop with Amazon by using Smile and designating us as your chosen charity. Follow the links below! Thanks!
Do you shop online? Did you know that every time you buy something you could be raising money for the Bitterne Manor PTA?
It's like nectar but instead of earning points, each purchase generates a donation. So instead of going directly to a retailer's website, go to easyfundraising.org.uk first and choose the retailer you want to shop with - then everything you spend with that retailer earns a free donation for the PTA. It is completely free to use and your shopping will not cost you a penny more. There is even a toolbar, which once downloaded, will prompt you to donate through easyfundraising rather than having to remember each time.
There are over 2,700 retailers registered with the site, including Amazon, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, eBay, Tesco and Sainsburys who will donate a percentage of what you spend to say thank you for shopping with them. Retailers will donate anything from 0.5% to 5% of the cost of your shopping - and these donations will soon mount up.
So whatever you need to buy, from your weekly grocery shop, fashion must-haves, business travel, office supplies or mobile phone, buy it via easyfundraising and raise money for the PTA at no extra cost to you!
This really is a simple and effective way to raise much needed funds for the school and there's no reason to keep it to ourselves - please share our link with your friends, family or colleagues - almost anyone who is shopping online could be supporting us.
http://www.easyfundraising.
Follow this link to see how much we have raised so far then imagine how much more we could be raising with your help.
Here's how it works:
1. Sign up - go to http://www.easyfundraising.
2. Shop - from the easyfundraising website, search for the retailer you'd like to shop with and click through to the retailer to make your purchase. This tells the retailer you came from easyfundraising. The price is exactly the same as if you'd visited the retailer directly.
3. Get a donation - after you've made your purchase, the retailer will give you a cash reward that easyfundraising turn into a donation for Bitterne Manor PTA.
4. Tell your friends
No cost, no catch!
Thanks to everyone who both attended and supported our Summer Fair this year! Thanks to PTA, pupils and staff for their efforts in raising money for our school. We will find out how much later in the week!
Thank you all for generous donations today in support of our PTA Christmas Hamper Raffle. The PTA team have put together a fantastic 29 hampers this morning - pictured here - and they look amazing. Raffle tickets are on sale now and the draw will take place on the 16th December, next Thursday morning. So make sure you get your tickets for a chance to win! Many thanks!
The draw for the Summer Hampers took place today. We had a fantastic contribution making up all the the prizes you see below and thanks to all of you who contributed and also bought tickets. We have raised over £400! Quite an achievement considering the disruption we are all facing at the moment. Winners are being contacted to collect their prizes over the next few days.
Thanks to the PTA (...and the PTA bubbles children!) for making sure the draw was carried out fairly!
A day full of fun, giggles and smiles!! Thank you to those that have already returned sponsor forms and money, the final date for returns is Friday 9th July. We have prizes for the top fundraiser per class and all money raised will go towards purchasing items from the class wish lists!
Final lap count...
Ducklings - 74
Kingfishers - 127
Robins - 133
Swifts - 128
Skylarks - 131
Jays - 138
Owls - 172
Merlins -136
Kestrels - 134
Staff got in on the action too - the fastest run through the inflatable course was......
Mrs Rathore - 8.15 seconds!
Please keep collecting! It is looking like will have raised a massive amount of money!
Thanks, PTA
