CHAIRS REPORT - AGM 13th July 2025

Another year as Chair of Owlsmoor PTA. Reflecting on the past year, what an awesome team effort.  I thank all the team for all their support in helping the PTA become what it is today. Thank you to Mr Cope, the headteacher, for his unwavering support and embracing our event ideas.

Our purpose is to raise funds that benefit and improve the educational journey of all pupils at our school. We have run a number of events this year, with our fireworks being our most successful to-date in terms of money raised with a staggering £13,397.34 raised. A huge thank you to Richard for lining up some amazing sponsors too.

As always, I need to give a public thank you to the committee. Firstly, Laura Dilloway, our treasurer who works behind the scenes to ensure compliance with the Charity Commission reports and finances. Secondly, a thank you to Simon Potter who is our secretary, who stands down this evening due to moving away over the summer. Simon, we wish you and your family, all the luck on your new adventure.

There are so many cogs in the PTA wheel. Thank you to Bianca for organising the tea towels. Thank you to the shop volunteers. But there is one person who deserves a special thank you. Kirsty, the shop functions because of you. Thank you for your previous Bookers runs for disco stock and the enthusiastic way you embrace all our events.

As we look forward to another year, we know that there is an exciting change of Owlsmoor joining an Academy Trust but we also know, the school budget is continuing to be squeezed and we will continue to fundraise, as and when we can. We will continue working closely with Mr Cope and his team, to identify priorities in the school that need investment and support where we can.

This year, special thanks go to the office staff, Teresa, Natalia, Fidelma and Kelly, the school business manager, as without their unwavering support, communication would be so difficult. We also need to thank the amazing Mr Farrington, who has been an absolute legend since he joined the school and whom many of us, now call a friend and are lucky to be fortunate enough to do so.

Finally, thank you to everyone who has supported, attended or volunteered for an event. We cannot achieve any of this without your support, especially the volunteers. We look forward to seeing you all at our events and meetings in 2025/26.

Becky Sutton

Chair of Owlsmoor Primary PTA