--- title: "PTFA" url: "https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/ptfa" school: "Shirley Junior School" --- # PTFA ## Our School PTFA **![](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/images/4476EA6DF9C7AB7D853C428E2EAD5306.jpg)**The purpose of the Shirley Junior School PTA is to support the school through practical help fundraising whilst working to strengthen links between the school, parents and the wider community. You can contact us by emailing . ### Our 2026/27 Committee The PTFA is run by a dedicated team of committee members: - **Chair:** Kass C - **Treasurer:** Contact - **Secretary:** Zoë Konn and Sarah Scott PTFA Newsletters PTFA Newsletter Summer 2026 1.10 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/PTFA_Newsletter_-_May26_(3).pdf) PTFA Newsletter Spring 2025 4.43 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/PTFA_Newsletter_Spring_2025.pdf) PTFA Newsletter Autumn 2024 2.77 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/PTFA_Newsletter_Autumn_2024.pdf) PTFA Newsletter November 2023 2.09 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/PTFA_Newsletter_November_2023.pdf) PTFA Newsletter September 2023 9.00 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/PTFA_Newsletter_-_September_2023.pdf) PTFA AGM Minutes See below for minutes from the last few years' AGMs: 2025 PTFA AGM Minutes 207 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/AGM_Minutes_-_2025_(1).pdf) 2024 PTFA AGM Minutes 170 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/2024_PTFA_AGM_Minutes.pdf) 2023 PTFA AGM Minutes 471 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/2023_PTFA_AGM_Minutes.pdf) 2022 PTFA AGM Minutes 583 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/2022_PTFA_AGM_Minutes.pdf) 2021 PTFA AGM Minutes 713 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/2021_PTFA_AGM_Minutes.pdf) 2020 PTFA AGM Minutes 11.33 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/2020_PTFA_AGM_Minutes.pdf) Parent Forum Meetings and Minutes Each term a parent forum meeting is held at the school and chaired by the Deputy headteacher, Jo Tearle. These meetings are attended by the class representatives. The parent forum is an important and valued communication link. It provides an opportunity for a representative group of parents/carers and the school to discuss whole-school issues that have been raised by multiple parents across different year groups. It enables positive feedback to be provided by parents/carers, and gives an opportunity for the school to discuss and seek feedback on new ideas and initiatives. Through their involvement in Parent Forum discussions, Class Representatives support other parents/carers to understand whole school and year group decisions made by the school. By working together, focussing on solutions and supporting each other to see different perspectives, we can continue to make Shirley Junior School a great place for children to thrive. If you would like to feed anything back to the school, please provide information to your class representative who will raise it on your behalf at the next meeting. Parent Forum Minutes - Winter 2023/2024 170 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/SJS_Parent_Forum_-_Winter_2023_2024.pdf) Parent Forum minutes - May 2023 804 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_minutes_May_2023.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - December 2022 242 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_Minutes_December_2022.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - Summer 2022 356 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_Summer_2_2022.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - November 2021 542 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_Minutes_November_2021.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - June 2021 389 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_Minutes_June_2021.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - March 2021 1.01 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_Minutes_March_2021.pdf) Parent Forum Minutes - September 2020 and PTFA letter 1.22 MB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/Parent_Forum_September_2020_and_PTFA_SJS_letter.pdf) ### PTFA Fundraising Cash Back Fundraising ![](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/images/E647C43F290337333F5C8CBC38B96FAE.png)Did you know that whenever you buy anything online, from your weekly shop to your annual holiday, you could be raising free donations for Shirley Junior School PTFA? There are over 4,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation - including eBay, Argos, John Lewis, ASOS, Booking.com 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 [Easyfundraising](https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/sjsptfa/?utm_campaign=raise-more) 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 Shirley Junior School PTFA at no extra cost to you whatsoever! There are no catches or hidden charges and Shirley Junior School PTFA will be really grateful for your donations. Thank you for your support. Shirley Schools Astro Appeal The shared astro pitch at Shirley Schools has seen better days and is in need of replacement. Whilst there is some government funding and school budget available for this project, it sadly won’t cover the full cost. As such, the PTAs from both schools are starting the Shirley Schools Astro Appeal to help raise the extra funds needed**.** Here's where we need your help... **Advertising Opportunities for Local Businesses** We're offering a limited number of advertising opportunities to local businesses to be able to showcase their business/brand to over 600 local families for the next 12 months. In return for £250 you will receive: - A professionally produced (courtesy of [Spectrum Signs](https://www.spectrum-signs.co.uk/)) 1m x 0.5m mesh sign with your logo, displayed around the edge of the new astro pitch for the next 12 months. - Brand exposure to over 600 local families at multiple school events throughout the academic year as well as in regular school communications and PTA social media groups. - A mention of thanks on both the Shirley Infant School and Shirley Junior School websites. To sign up, please contact . **Own Your Own Square Metre of the Pitch** We’re offering the children and families of Shirley Infant and Junior Schools the opportunity to ‘own’ a square metre of the new astro and in return for your £10 donation, you will get: - Your name on our thank you wall which will be displayed on the new astro pitch. - A personalised certificate. - Your name on the school website. [Sign Up Here](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19fcI9OQrLyXyKjtWW9YqRTGPXClhtMlBGgEfbtPpX0M/edit) Your School Lottery Did you know we have a lottery? You can sign up here: [School Lottery - Sign Up](https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/shirley-junior-school) For just £1 per ticket, you will raise money for the school, as well as being in chance of winning the lottery. Someone from our community will win a cash prize each week and there is the possibility to win £25,000. Sign up today! ![](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/images/how-it-works_-_image.jpg) ### PTFA Events PTFA Fireworks 2026 126 KB [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/files/documents/fireworks_graphic.jpg) ### Class WhatsApp Groups Guidelines Class WhatsApp Groups within Shirley Junior School are a great way for parents to get to know each other and support one another with helpful reminders about busy school life. They can really help to cement a sense of community. Each class WhatsApp group is set up by class representatives who are parent volunteers supported by the PTFA. There is no involvement in the creation or management of the groups from the school itself. As with any social media platform, it’s important that everyone understands its purpose and what is acceptable and what is not. Please ensure you are familiar with the following guidelines: 1. Be Kind & Courteous: Let’s treat everyone with respect. Healthy debates are natural, but kindness is required. 2. Respect the Purpose: Helpful reminders of busy school life and building a sense of community is the purpose of the class WhatsApp groups. Avoid speculation about specific issues you are experiencing with the school and work directly with the school to resolve them. 3. Privacy and Respect: Do not post personal information or negative comments about other members of the group or members of the school teaching and admin staff. What should you do if you feel uncomfortable with messages posted in your class WhatsApp group? Please speak to your class reps with your concerns. ### Parents - [Parent Information](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents) - [Calendar](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/calendar) - [Weekly Communication](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/weekly-communication) - [Attendance](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/attendance) - [Clubs](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/clubs) - [Guidance for Parents/Carers](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/guidance-for-parents-carers) - [Home Learning](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/home-learning-and-guidance-for-parents) - [Music Tuition](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/music-tuition) - [PTFA](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/ptfa) - [Educational Visits](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/payments) - [School Dinners](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/school-dinners) - [Uniform](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/uniform) - [Medical ](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/medical) - [Emergency School Closures](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/emergency-school-closures) - [Wellbeing Hub](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/wellbeing) ![Shirley Junior School](https://files.schudio.com/shirley-junior/images/logo/7AFDA2CEAF8439BF9A5E3115DCECCDD2.png) ### Shirley Junior School Bellemoor Road Southampton Hampshire SO15 5XE 023 8077 1434 ### Useful Links - [Our Ethos](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/our-ethos) - [Meet the Team](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/meet-the-team) - [Governors](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/governors) - [Term Dates](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/our-school/term-dates) - [Attendance](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/attendance) ### Helpful Links - [Clubs](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/clubs) - [Payments](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/payments) - [Uniform](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/parents/uniform) - [Ofsted](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/key-information/ofsted-performance-data) - [Safeguarding](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/safeguarding) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067167382469) ### Translation © Copyright 2026 Shirley Junior School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://shirleyjuniorschool.org/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)