The school has a very strong and active P.T.A. that it shares with the adjoining Infant School, and neighbouring Castlewood School for the annual village Carnival and Firework celebration. All parents and carers of children attending either school are automatically members and are encouraged to participate either by joining the committee or by helping at the fundraising events arranged. New ideas and initiatives are always welcomed, as are new members.

The P.T.A. plays a leading role in community life, being the organiser of two of the biggest events held in the village each year namely, the bonfire and firework display, and the carnival and fete. Thanks to the boundless enthusiasm and hard work of the P.T.A. members, profits from these events enable the school to purchase many extra items thus maintaining the high standard of educational support. All monies raised and presented to the Junior School have previously been used towards the extensive redevelopment of the school grounds, striving to make it a more exciting and purposeful environment. Download the School Grounds report here More recently funds raised have helped with the development of the hall with extensive new staging and audio/visual equiptment. IT provision has been boosted with a more modern, streamlined IT suite and a more comfortable and comprehensive library. This year we will be developing a Digital Media Suite where pupils will be able to experiment with the new technologies surrounding Music, Photography,Media and Video production.

The Willow Dome is thriving, providing both an interesting and pleasant place to play or sit and chat with friends. Around the dome and the 'quiet playground, each child in the school has also planted their own daffodil or tulip bulb.

With other monies raised by the PTA, we have been able to purchase play equiptment and 'large' games for use during the lunchbreak - these are popular and provide children with the opportunity to try new things, as well as keeping them fit and happy.

A story circle has also been built. This provides the children with a forum in which to re-enact plays or tell stories - either as class activities or in their break times.

A number of park benches and picnic tables have also been installed which provide places to meet with friends, and also allow children to 'picnic' during fine weather - always a popular choice!

A donation of PTA funds was given to an entusiastic group of Year 6 pupils to design and furnish a special 'Year 6' area. After much consultation with their peers it was decided that a selection of planters and picninc tables - for rest and relaxation - and a basketball hoop, table tennis table and table football table would satisfy those of a more energetic nature. The original 'design committee' - who had moved on to pastures new by the time that the area was finally completed - were keen to return to hand over the results of all of their hard work to the current Year 6 pupils.

Southwater Summer Fete

This year traditional family fun and enjoyment returned with Summer Fete celebrations. Side shows and stalls provided a relaxed atosphere, with displays of gym and dance in the arena for parents, granparents and friends to enjoy. A number of enthusiastic parents thought that this was the 'best ever' as family's were able to take part in all of the fun and activities together.


Maureen Hazell Cair of the PTA Carnival Committee, said " It all went tremendously well, we had the perfect weather and once again the event was hugely supported. We are hoping to raise around £6,000 for the schools".

Bordering the arena were a wide variety of stalls, games and fairground rides for people of all ages to enjoy including quad bikes, a Star Wars simulator and a huge inflatable slide. Crafts, books, cakes and jewellery were on sale whilst Year Six pupils again organised ran their own stalls.

The fete was undoubtedly a great success and thanks must go to all those involved. Much organisation was needed prior to the event itself and coordination was needed on the day to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Thank you to all those who helped before, during or after the event in the great clean up. It was much appreciated.

Christmas Fayre

The Christmas Fair once again proved to be a very popular and well attended event.
A continuous queue of children ensured that 'Santa and his Elves' were kept very busy and the numerous stalls, games and amusements, organised and run by pupils, teachers and parents, made for an afternoon of festive fun.
The tombola, teddy bear raffle and jam jar tombola - perennial family favourites - were as usual sell-out events ensuring everyone went home with a present or two!

The PTA who organise these events work very hard and are trying to keep the momentum going by getting more people involved - if you would like to help, please ask at the school office and you can be put in touch with the committee members. 

For further details please contact:

Maureen Hazell (01403) 231086