Announcement regarding Greenbank Fundraising Friends - July 2025

We regret to inform you that the decision has been made to close the Greenbank Fundraising Friends (PTA) at the Greenbank site. This decision does not affect the Fundraising Friends team established at our Rooksdown site.

Over the years, Fundraising Friends has played a vital role in enriching our school community by organising fun events for the children and, in the process, raising funds. They have contributed funds towards school trips, Year 6 treats, the creation of our Book Nook, and providing Easter eggs and Christmas books for the children, among other initiatives. This has only been possible due to the time, effort, and generosity of our staff and parent volunteers, for which we are incredibly grateful.

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to form a team of parent volunteers large enough to sustain the Friends. Without volunteers to take on leadership roles and help organise events, we cannot continue in our current form. While we understand the demands on everyone’s time, this lack of key support has led to this difficult decision.

While this is a difficult decision, and the Friends accounts are closed, we are pleased to share that the funds you have all contributed to raising will benefit all the children in the school. Our Year 6 pupils have recently received their yearbooks, along with a financial contribution towards their treat day. For pupils who will still be with us next academic year, every child will benefit from some funding towards next year's school trips. Funds are also being put towards the development of the outdoor learning space alongside the renovated outdoor classroom, ensuring a lasting investment in our pupils’ learning environment.

We sincerely regret this change and the loss of the many extra opportunities the Friends provided. If any parents or carers are interested in helping to restart the Fundraising Friends or exploring alternative ways to support the school, we would welcome your involvement. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you again for your unwavering support. We hope that, in time, we can find a way to continue enriching our school community.