Fondly known as the TPA, we are a group of parents who organise events with two aims. Initially to raise money for items that our school needs but also and very importantly for children and their families to have fun. During the past 12 months we have raised enough to purchase an interactive display screen for EYFS, funded a large part of the new outdoor play equipment, bought new lunch-box trolleys for KS1 and KS2, funded an Interactive board, resources for our nature garden, gifts for our Year 6 leavers and new children in EYFS.
Events include Film Nights, Easter Egg Hunt, Mother's Day Stall, Father's Day Stall, Pancake Race, Penny Race, Christmas Fair and Summer Fair. We are always looking for new ideas and new helpers, and we look forward to welcoming you to Tollesbury School.
You can contact your TPA by using their dedicated email address
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Mother’s day stall 7th March.
For those of you who are new to this event, the TPA run a stall during the school day. The children can come and select a gift for their mum or their Grandma, Auntie etc. If you would like your child to take part, we require a payment on ScoPay. This payment must be made no later than 2pm on 1st March.
Easter egg hunt
It will be held on the 28th March. During the school day, those who have chosen to take part will be able to hunt for a plastic egg on the field and exchange it for a chocolate one, when they return to class. If you would like your child to take part, you will need to make your payment via ScoPay. Please use the form in ScoPay to indicate if you require a dairy free egg. This payment must be made no later than 2pm on 22nd March.
Christmas Fayre
Our annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Friday December 15th between 3.30pm and 5.30pm at the school. We have lots of exciting stalls and activities planned as well as our traditional HAMPER TOMBOLA.
Our hamper tombola will be held in the hall on the evening of the Christmas Fayre. Our hampers are themed and so we ask that children bring something in for the relevant hampers assigned to their class (see below) – we have detailed some ideas you may like to bring in, but all items are welcomed. Please ensure all hamper items are brought to school on Monday 11th December – this will be a non-uniform day. A box will be provided in each classroom for donations.
EYFS - Baking with kids hamper
Suggested contents - Baking mixes (muffins, cakes, cookies), frosting, baking with kids cookbook, aprons, kids mixing utensils, measuring cups, cookie cutters, decorating supplies.
YEAR 1 - Arts and Craft hamper
Suggested item - Markers, pens, coloured pencils, crayons, craft paint, construction paper, paint brushes, stamping kit, jewellery kits, small wooden model kits, beads, poster board, modelling clay.
YEAR 2 - Pamper hamper.
Suggested items - Bubble bath, bath salts, towels, candles, a CD of meditative music, gift card to a local salon and/or for a massage, magazine, chocolate, bottle of bubbly, CD.
YEAR 3 - Movie night hamper
Suggested items -Sweets, microwave popcorn, savoury snacks, crisps, dips (jars not fresh), DVDs (new), blankets, fizzy drinks, adult drinks, chocolates.
YEAR 4 - Christmas hamper
Suggested items - Christmas pudding, mulled wine, chocolates, biscuits, fudge, dried fruit, Stollen, Christmas movie, CD with Christmas music, candles, decorations, fairy lights, Christmas crackers, party hats.
YEAR 5 - Coffee/Tea lovers’ hamper
Suggested items - ground coffee, Espresso, Biscotti, chocolate rolled wafers, chocolates, creamer, flavoured coffee syrup, coffee mug, travel mug, biscuits, small cafetiere, tea bags, loose tea (black, green, white), herbal teas, teapot for one, teacup, tea strainer, shortbread, tea loaf, book on tea.
YEAR 6 - Winter survival kit hamper
Suggested items - Herbal tea, hot chocolate, marshmallows, gloves, woolly hat, scarf, warm socks, chicken soup, tissues, hand sanitizer, chap-stick, ginger ale, fluffy blanket.
The Christmas Fayre is a wonderful event for the children, organised by the TPA. We rely on help to make it happen, so if you are available to help at any time, we would be most grateful. You can message us on the TPA Facebook page or let someone know in the school office.
It’s that time of year when the pupils create a school T-towel and design their own Christmas cards.
T-Towels
T-towels can be purchased until 30th October on ScoPay, orders will not be processed after this time. T-Towels will then arrive in school for the week commencing 11th December in time for Christmas.
Christmas cards
Artwork will be sent home by Friday 13th October. You will need to complete your details on the reverse so that an online link can be sent to you to make and order if you wish. The artwork form MUST be returned by 3:30pm Friday 20th October. Any artwork form arriving after this time will not be sent and you will not be able to place any orders.
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Friday 2nd December 2022
This year we are pleased to welcome back our annual Christmas Fayre which will take place on Friday 2nd December between 3.30pm and 5.30pm at the school. We have lots of exciting stalls planned but in order for us to go ahead we need your help to make it happen. Plesae follow this link for further information
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Summer hamper tombola 14th July
All tickets must be purchased not later than Wednesday 13th July.
Please follow this link for the donation list with details of the non-uniform day
Winning hampers will be sent home with your child on the day. Winning hampers that contain alcohol must be collected from the office and if this applies to you, you will be notified via Ping.
Penny Race 15th June
Instead of purchasing extra pennies on the morning of the race you can purchase them here and they will be given to your child on the morning of the race. (if you are purchasing penny's for more than one child please purchase using each child's name) These can be purchased until midday Friday 10th June
Fathers day stall Friday 17th June
For our new parents this is a opportunity for your child to chose a surprise gift for their dad (or another special man in their life) with the help of the TPA. During the school day each child will be invited to shop for a present and will be assisted in wrapping the gift to bring home ready for Fathers day.
The cost per child is £3. All payments must be made no later than 1pm on Thursday 9th June.
Easter egg hunt Friday 1st April
All children who have had a ticket purchase will have the chance to hunt for their eggs on Friday 1st April. Please ensure that you select the correct ticket type to allow for any dietary requirements for your children. Tickets must be purchased by 9am Friday 18th March.
Mothers day stall Thursday 24th March
For our new parents this is a opportunity for your child to chose a surprise gift for their mum (or another special lady in their life) with the help of the TPA. During the school day each child will be invited to shop for a present and will be assisted in wrapping the gift to bring home ready for Mothering Sunday.
The cost per child is £3. All payments must be made no later than 10am on Friday 11th March.
Hamper Tombola 16th December
The children will be able to bring in their donations for the themed, class hampers, in return for a non- uniform day on Monday 13th December. Tombola tickets can be bought via Pay360 until 13th December, and the draw will take place during the school day on Thursday 16th December. Winners will be able to bring the hampers home with them, with the exception of hampers that include alcoholic prizes. For more information please follow this link.
T-Towels
The children have all drawn a picture of themselves to create this years TPA Christmas tea-Towel. You can order as many of these as you wish through Pay360. They make an ideal Christmas gifts. To view the proof please follow this link
In order to have delivery by Christmas w/c 13th December all orders must be processed by Thursday 11th November. Orders can not be placed after this time.