Ousedale PTA
Welcome to the E-ACT Ousedale PTA
Our objective as a PTA, is to raise funds and provide a link between the school and families to assist in ongoing improvements and initiatives to enhance our children’s educational experience at E-ACT Ousedale School.
How To Contact Us
If you would like to join the PTA; have any questions you would like to raise; or some amazing fundraising ideas, please feel free to contact us on PTA@ousedale.org.uk.
As this account is run by volunteers, please allow 5 working days for a response. If you have an urgent matter that needs attention, please contact the school directly.
Latest update from the PTA!
We’re delighted to be able to share the news that Ousedale PTA is now a registered charity (charity number: 1207201).
There are a number of benefits to registering with the Charity Commission including:
- Being able to receive charitable donations from local and national companies
- Being eligible to apply to grant-making charitable trusts
- Being able to receive donations made through payroll giving and matched giving schemes
We’re now in the process of registering with HMRC in order that we can also get tax back on Gift Aid donations.
If anyone is able to take advantage of our new charity status through corporate donations, then please get in touch by email: PTA@ousedale.org.uk.
Join the Ousedale PTA Lottery – Make a Difference & Win Big!
The Ousedale PTA Lottery is here, and every ticket you purchase helps fund vital projects and enhance the education of our students.
It’s easy to join, and by participating, you’ll not only contribute to a meaningful cause but also stand a chance to win fantastic rewards.
Why Join?
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Support the School: Your contribution directly funds essential initiatives and enriches students' educational experiences.
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Exciting Prizes: Be the lucky winner whilst giving back to the community.
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Simple and Fun: Signing up is quick and easy – and it feels great to make a difference!
Click the link below to get involved in this exciting new fundraising initiative. Together, we can achieve amazing things!
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The PTA are calling for donations to help families in need. Can you help?
Important Dates
PTA Meetings:
23rd April 2025 (Teams)
12th May 2025 (OL)
9th June 2025 (NP)
All meetings run from 18.30 - 19.30.
Please also check the school website calendar here for other key dates, such as; Parent's Evenings, Schools Photos etc.
PTA Minutes
To view the minutes from previous PTA Meetings, click on the link below:
Who We Are
PTA Projects
Uniform Assistance - We have recently supported 7 families with uniform assistance, across both campuses.
Willen Hospice - We continue to work with local shops to collect uniform donations with a dedicated area set up in the school holidays. Uniform can be bought throughout the school year when available.
Cook-Away - We are proud to have supported the Food Tech team in providing these sessions to pupils in association with St Mark's Meals. This has been a huge success!
Winter Coats Collection and Redistribution - We were blown away with the support from our families and communities who donated. Most of the coats have been distributed at our Olney campus, but we still have some available at our Newport Pagnell campus, so please do get in touch with the relevant PAL if your child requires a warm coat this winter.
Department Bids
Departments submit funding bids with details of what items are required and why.
January 2023:
- SEND Department – Items needed to help with self-regulation, and activities for lunch clubs and interventions. Cost: £305 Decision: Approved
- DT Department – Revision guides and course books needed across all subjects within DT. Cost: £1035.72 Decision: Approved
- PE Department – Two full sets of Football shirts for the Girls football team. Cost: £600 Decision: Approved
Fundraising
Thank you to everyone who has supported our previous fundraising events. Please get in touch if you have any fundraising suggestions! pta@ousedale.uk
2024 was a record fundraising year for us! Here is the breakdown of events and funds raised:
- Charity Week - Stalls in the Hall - £1,384!
- MK Thunder Ice Hockey Event (Nov 2024) - £429
- Christmas Lights Switch on - £180
- End of term Donut sales £428
- Sixth Form bake sale - £45.40
- Oliver! Programmes, raffle tickets and refreshments - £1,404
- Krispy Kreme donut sale - £193
- MK Thunder Ice Hockey Event (Feb 2024) - £606.00
- Curry Supper Club - £400