WARM WELCOME FROM YOUR PTA
As a parent of a child at Waterside Primary Academy, you are automatically a member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). The PTA is about much more than fundraising (though we do plenty of that too!). It exists to strengthen the links between home and school and provides a wonderful way to bring parents, staff, and supporters together socially in support of our fantastic school.

WHAT DOES THE PTA DO?
We meet on a regular basis, usually once per term, when all members are very welcome. At these meetings we plan events and make suggestions for spending funds. Events are affordable and fun for the children, such as the Christmas Fayre, Summer Fayre, and Halloween event. We are proud to support the school by purchasing resources that truly enrich the children’s experiences, most recently funding 30 brand-new laptops to boost computing provision across the school. One of our biggest achievements in recent years has been funding the refurbishment of the school library, transforming it into a welcoming and inspiring space that is loved by both children and staff. This vibrant library has become the heart of the school, sparking a real love of reading and providing a place where imaginations can grow and thrive.

You will receive regular updates from the PTA via the school newsletter.

To sign up and let us know you can help, please complete this form https://forms.gle/8bK29bh6ePeAx5pq7 or see the attached leaflet and hand in your details to the school office.

THE COMMITTEE – WHO ARE WE?
The PTA committee is made up of parent volunteers who are passionate about making a difference in our school community and working closely with the school to provide the very best for all children. We are always looking for new committee members and fresh ideas! You don’t have to commit regularly – we also welcome anyone who would like to organise a one-off event, help by collecting raffle prizes, or assist with setting up events. It’s a fantastic way to meet like-minded parents, and by sharing the running of activities amongst a larger group, it’s both manageable and fun! To find out more, please contact us on watersideprimarypta@gmail.com.

PTA Committee 2025–2026
Committee members for the PTA will be voted in at the AGM in October. Please let the school office know if you would like to put yourself forward for the roles of Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer on the PTA committee.

Some current PTA committee members were voted in previously and are happy to continue this year, but if anyone else is interested, please do get in touch.

If you wish to vote for PTA committee members before the AGM, you can do so even if you are unable to attend the meeting.

SAVE THESE DATES!

• 3rd October 2025: PTA AGM (Annual General Meeting) – Friday 3 October at 3.15pm in the Hub at the School. All parents welcome. This is where we vote on new PTA committee members and present the PTA finances. It is important to have as many parents as possible, and your input is welcome.

• Friday 31 October 2025: Spooooky Halloween Afternoon! 2–4pm, in the School Hall. All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. More details to follow!

• Sunday 30 November 2025: Christmas Fayre – In the School Hall. Meet Santa! Play games, buy some delicious cakes, win prizes. More details to follow!

Volunteers needed for the Halloween and Christmas events – please contact watersideprimarypta@gmail.com or sign up here https://forms.gle/8bK29bh6ePeAx5pq7 if you can help. Thank you!

ALSO…
Chesham Carnival Rep needed! If you’d like to do this, please contact office@watersideprimaryacademy.org and let us know. It is a fun, creative role, you’ll make connections in the Chesham community, and it has, in recent years, been a role taken on by parents at the school.