2008-2009 Latest News
The Weather Lottery
Somervale School PTA has been in The Weather Lottery for a while now with many regular winners. The company that administers the lottery has now lauched a further 3 schemes but we will be staying with our existing one which is now called The Sunshine Lottery.
If you are not a member, join now and use your judgement on the temperature of 6 places with a chance of winning £10,000.
2008-2009 Held Events
Events held this Year where the PTA has provided refreshments or/and was fundraising:
17th September 2008 - Open Evening
The evening gave potential parents. guardians, carers and students a chance to walk around Somervale School to see and hear about the latest improvements to the structure and facilities such as new kitchen, PTA Courtyard, and the Radio Station. The educational achievements have increased each year in subjects and in sport. Challenge, Learning and Growth are the key words with the happiness and success of each student is at the heart of the school with average class size of 24. Refreshments were served by PTA.
8th October 2008 - Trust Meeting
The PTA provided refreshments for the governors, potential partners, staff, guests and parents that attended this importnat meeting about the proposal of the school going to trust/foundation status. This meeting was the initial consultation meeting to guage people's views before progressing to formal consultation status.
From the meeting, new members/helpers were found for the PTA.
17th October 2008 - Year 5 / 6 / 7 Disco
What an exciting evening for children, staff and helpers. The children were so keen on coming to the disoc that they arrived early. This kept the helpers and staff on their toes. The number of children that attended was up from last year by 40%. The prime aim of the evening is a social event for Year 7s to meet old friends (Year 6/5) from their old school and for Year 6s (potential future students) to get a feel for the school and talk to Year 7s about how they feel about the school. Of course, their aim is to enjoy themselves and Oh Boy, they did. This year, the Tuck Shop was more adventurous. with new ideas and items for sale - some items went down a storm.
This year, side attractions such as glow sticks and a game called Pick a Ball where a prize was won each time were available as a trial, They were a roaring success.
The PTA wishes to thank everyone for their support and help with this event, especially the children.