Clissold Road, London, N16 9EX
| Tel: | 020 7249 7111 |
| Email: | admin@bettylayward.hackney.sch.uk |
Betty Layward Primary School is a very
popular two-form entry primary school
situated in Stoke Newington, London.
PTFA
Welcome to The Betty Layward School PTFA!
Welcome to The Betty Layward School PTFA!
Welcome!
The PTFA (Parents, Teachers and Friends Association) was formed when The Betty Layward Primary School first opened in 2000. On joining the school, you automatically become a member of our organisation.
Read more about the PTFA.
Yearly Events
| Event | 2019/2020 Date |
2019/2020 Organiser |
Notes |
| Cake Sales | Throughout each term | Sarah Bolton | Notified to class reps to organise and publicised in the newsletter. |
| Jumble Sale | TBC | Jenny Soderstrom and Fleur Burnett | Normally from 10am to midday. Jumble sale plus refreshments (cakes and biscuits). |
| Variety Show | TBC | Staff led and a team of attending parents (asked to serve for 10 minutes each). Someone needs to buy biscuits and check we have enough refreshments. | |
| Eid Festival | TBC | Runs from 4.30pm to 6pm, outside Daniel House. Food provided by the school community to celebrate the breaking of the fast, and music (sound system organised by the school) | |
| Summer Fair | TBC (end of June, early July) |
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| Summer Fiesta | TBC | Usually held after school – at around 5pm. Food (burgers and hot dogs), cocktails and mocktails plus beer and other soft drinks. Live music or DJ. | |
| End of Year Surprise | Last day of summer term | Sarah Bolton | |
| Quiz Night | 15 November 2019 | Jenny Soderstrom | Primarily intended as a social evening rather than a fundraiser. |
| Winter Fair | 7th December 2019 | Sam Sestili and Sarah Bolton | |
| Christmas Trees | November | Kate Smith | Organised with local supplier so that collection can start in early December. |
| Christmas Carol Concert | TBC (second week of December) |
To make mulled wine and serve to arriving guests – 5pm to 6.30pm | |
| Real Estate Boards | Summer Fair, Winter Fair, Jumble Sale | Lucie Dehon | Need to be arranged 8 weeks ahead of each event otherwise estate agents are unwilling to sponsor us. |
| Christmas Cards | October – December | Sarah Bolton | Christmas card proofs submitted by classes at the end of October and cards distributed early December. |
| Green Team | Ongoing | ||
| PTFA Shed | Ongoing | Sam Sestili | |
| Lost Property Cupboard | Ongoing | ||
| Second Hand Uniform Sale | Throughout the year (next at Winter Fair 2019) |
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| PTFA Meetings | Each term |
Online Fundraising
We have a few initiatives which allow you to raise funds when making purchases:
Funded Projects
Over the last few years we have raised on average £15,000 per annum and used these funds to provide items for the school.
FAQ
We are building up a ‘Frequently Asked Questions‘ page for all things PTFA related.
Getting In Touch
If you have any questions or comments or, even better, would like to help out, you can get in touch with:
Please note that the PTFA is responsible for PTFA events and fundraising only. Any items regarding school policy in general should be discussed directly with the school.
Governance
The PTFA has a committee of six trustees however, every parent and carer at the school is a member of the PTFA and are always encouraged and welcome to become as involved in the PTFA as they would like.
The PTFA is a registered charity and is governed by a constitution.
The following additional policies have been defined: