A warm welcome...
We are the Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA) for Carmounside Primary School: a friendly group of parents, carers, teachers and friends who've come together as volunteers to support and enrich the experience of every child who walks through the gates.
We're a brand-new PTFA and honestly? We're thrilled to get started.
Our aim is simple — do as much as possible to support the school, whether that's fundraising for equipment and resources or throwing together events that bring our whole school community closer together.
Watch this space, it's only going to get better from here!
At the heart of it all, our mission is to build a strong partnership between parents, teachers and the community to make school life richer for every single student. We do this through fundraising, organising events, and providing resources that open up new learning opportunities, spark community spirit, and champion what our school needs. Together, we're on a mission to create a warm, inclusive place where every child can truly thrive.
Parents Evening
The PTFA raised an incredible £65.90 by selling hot drinks, cakes and handmade bobbles and keyrings crafted by Kim (thank you Kim - they were beautiful!)
A huge thank you to all the parents and pupils who stopped by for a chat with our wonderful team and supported us during the evening.
A very special thank you to Kerry, Zita and little Darcy for their fundraising efforts and for spreading the word about Easyfundraising and our upcoming Halloween disco.
We’re also delighted that eight new supporters joined Easyfundraising - thank you so much for signing up and supporting us!
Halloween Disco
We’re thrilled to share that our fantastic team has arranged food and a DJ for the evening!
We’re also working hard to organise even more exciting activities
If you’d like to get involved or to donate, please get in touch - every bit of support is welcome!
Christmas Fair
Details Coming Soon...
If you’d like to get involved, please get in touch - every bit of support is welcome!
What We Do
As Friends of Carmountside Primary grows, here's what you can expect from us:
- Fundraising to bring in equipment, resources and experiences that benefit every pupil
- Organising events all year round for children, families and the wider school community
- Working closely with the school to find out exactly where our support is needed most
- Bringing parents, carers and staff closer together to build a stronger school community
There's plenty more to come — check back soon for updates on our very first events and fundraising activities!
Fancy Getting Involved?
Friends of Carmountside Primary is powered entirely by volunteers (that's the magic ingredient!), and we'd love for more of our lovely school community to get stuck in — whether that's joining the committee, lending a hand at an event, or just popping along to say hello. No experience needed, no pressure — every bit of time you can spare makes a real difference.
Donate for FREE!!!
Yes, you heard us right!!! Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising FREE donations for Friends of Carmountside Primary with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation – including Argos, Amazon, John Lewis & Partners, ASOS, Booking.com, Tesco and M&S – and it won’t cost you a penny extra to help us raise funds.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/friends-of-carmountside-primary/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Friends of Carmountside Primary at no extra cost to you whatsoever!
