Projects
2023-2024
During 2023-2024, the Parents’ Association is raising funds for the schools Outdoor Spaces, the overall aim is to improve the social communal areas for students. Our ambition is to raise £22000 to help school develop and improve these outdoor spaces.
2022-2023
During 2022/23, the Parents’ Association is raising funds for Computers:
2021-2022
During 2021/22, the Parents’ Association is raised funds for:
- Musical instruments – Music Department – £1,100
- Potters Wheel – Art Department – £1,000
- SEND Reader pens – £630
- Laptop charging trolley – £1,845
2020-2021
During 2020/21, the Parents’ Association is raised funds for:
- Thermo Centre for the DT department – £8,900
- Microphones & Headsets – For use across the school including the music & languages departments – £3,000
2019-2020
During 2019/20, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- Radio Microphones for Performing Arts – £3,000
- Touchscreens for IT Classrooms – £4,000
- Donation to D&T Block Renovation Project – £6000
Total: £11,000
2018-2019
During 2018/19, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- £10,000 towards the future refurbishment of the Technology Department;
- £122 for Hamper raffle bowling prize;
- £150 for Masterchef Prizes;
- £130 for Rocket Competition Prizes.
2017-2018
During 2017/18, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- £10,000 towards the future refurbishment of the Technology Department;
- £122 for Hamper raffle bowling prize;
- £150 for Masterchef Prizes;
- £670 for Hockey Equipment;
- £130 for Rocket Competition Prizes.
Total: £11,072
This is what we raised at events during the year to help us towards our goal:
- Christmas Fayre – £3,286.20
- Christmas Hamper Raffle – £4,424
- Carol Service Refreshments – £96.49
- Music and Performance Evening Refreshments – £1462.48
- Parents’ Consultation Evening Refreshments – £611.99
- Fashion Show – £500
- Cash4Coins – £100.05
- We have also received a very kind donation of £90 from the Lower School Disco.
2016-2017
During 2016/17, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- £10,000 towards equipment for the new Sports Hall;
- £500 for new tents for the Year 9 Camp;
- £2133.16 for stage upgrade and expansion;
- £109.80 for Masterchef Prizes
- £200 for Rocket Competition Prizes
- £672.75 for Reward Badges
- £156 for Hamper Raffle Prizes
Total: £13,771.71
This is what we raised at events during the year to help us towards our goal:
- Christmas Fayre – £2,731.60
- Christmas Hamper Raffle – £4,347
- Carol Service Refreshments – £146.21
- Music and Performance Evening Refreshments – £1,134
- Parents’ Consultation Evening Refreshments – £440
- Chocolate Egg Raffle – £295
- Its A Knockout Sports Day Raffle and Games Field £208.89
2015-2016
During 2015/16, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- The new outdoor canopy (to be located at the end of the ICT block), £7,500
- The purchase of a 3D printer for the technology department, £1,500
- The purchase of a Laser Cutter, £1,500
- Creativity Prize, £400
- Masterchef Prizes £148.59
Total: £11,048.59
2014-2015
During 2014/15, the Parents’ Association raised funds for:
- Lower school rugby kits;
- Upper school flying club equipment;
- Camera for school publicity and use by A level photography students;
- Musical instruments (e.g. Baritone Sax);
- The Darwin 6th Form Centre;
- The all-weather pitch;
- A new minibus;
- New AV equipment for the hall;
The total amount donated was over £20,000