BAWB School Federation

To join our Big BAWB PTFA Online Quiz on Sunday 6th December at 6pm, please go to:
https://zoom.us/j/91550271705

And to donate, please go to:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/bawb-ptfa

The newly formed B-A-WB PTFA came into effect in January 2020, bringing all our three schools (Bainbridge, Askrigg and West Burton) under one umbrella. Prior to this Askrigg and Bainbridge had a well established joint PTFA and West Burton ran a 50’s Club to raise funds.

We are a strong group of enthusiastic parents, teachers and friends who aim to raise funds to purchase resources and equipment, fund trips and improve the children’s learning environments. Where possible we would look to fund an activity or trip linked to the school curriculum. We also support school events, such as Christmas productions, by offering refreshments.

The PTFA is run by a committee consisting of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Treasurer. The current Committee, appointed in February 2020 are:

Steve Bowen, Chair
Karen Raven, Vice Chair
Deb Wood, Treasurer
Beth Daley, Secretary
Liz Tooley, Vice Secretary
Helen Dinsdale - Vice Treasurer

We have a dedicated representative from the B-A-WB teaching staff – currently Rob Stokes.

Examples of the fund raising events that have taken place previously include:

Balloon Race
Coffee Mornings
Curry Nights
Running the concession stall at a local auction house (Hoppers).
Regular raffles
Annual Halloween Disco
Treasure Hunts
Parties such as Virgin Vie or Pamper and Prosecco evenings
Christmas Craft fair

The PTFA have lots of fund raising ideas and hope to implement them throughout the coming year and beyond.

Whilst the main emphasis is on raising funds, there are also non-profit making events where the emphasis is on socialising.

Examples of how PTFA funds have been used to date include:

Contribution to cost of outdoor play equipment
Contribution to swimming expenses
Sports equipment
Hymn books
Book bags
Trip to the pantomime
Theatre trip to see Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat
Funded the Year 6 Leaver’s trip

You are very welcome to come along to the meetings, meet people, and get involved in supporting your child’s school. You can be as involved as much or as little as you wish – any help and support is much appreciated.

Calendar of Confirmed Events

21 November – Christmas Fair, Askrigg Village Hall

Sunday 6 December - Big BAWB PTFA Quiz – 6pm Online (Details below)

Big BAWB PTFA Online Quiz!

big quiz

Join us on Sunday 6 December at 6pm for a family-friendly online quiz to raise money for BAWB PTFA and to have a bit of fun too! All the family can join in - why not encourage friends and family elsewhere to enter too?

You'll need a device you can all see and hear - a smartphone, tablet or laptop/PC.

The link you need to join the quiz will be shared via the BAWB school newsletter and on this page a couple of days before the event - don't forget to find it in time to join!

You'll also need a pen and paper to write down your team's answers.

This is a 'pay as you please' event with a suggested donation of £10 per team. Please make your donation via JustGiving. If you won’t be taking part but you’d still like to donate, please do!

Wednesday 20 January 2021 – PTFA Meeting

Thursday 11 March 2021 – PTFA Meeting

Monday 26 April 2021 – PTFA Meeting

Thursday 22 June 2021 – PTFA Meeting