The Parents, Friends and Teachers Association has supported Bower Grove School for over 40 years now.  Our objectives are to provide links between the school, the parents and children and the wider community as well as to raise money for the school.  

We are linked to the Parents Support Group, which meets every other Thursday morning with guest speakers, advice, projects, social mornings and an occasional night out.  All parents, ex-parents and friends are welcome, as are parents of children in any other school who might be looking for support or help.  For more information click on the "Parents support" tab above.

The PFTA provides school sweatshirts for the pupils to purchase as well as Bower Grove Book Bags and waterproof PE bags.  A computer ink cartridge recycling service, a mobile phone recycling service, and a newspaper and cardboard recycling service are also in place.  We have supported the design and purchase of Bower Grove mugs and during the last year have even sponsored a goat at Buttercups Goat Sanctuary!  The PFTA have also authorised the purchase of Memory Autograph Books which are now presented to all year 11 school leavers.

The committee consists of parents, friends and staff of the school and we meet about 6 times a year on a Monday evening to organise quiz nights, discos, raffles and draws, the summer fete, jumble sale and Christmas fair.  We are always interested in events other organisations have found to be successful and we are always interested in new members if you would like to support the school.  This past year we have also supported the Grand Summer Ball as well as the school's Arts Week.

In 2006/2007 the fundraising focus was to purchase ICT and Technology equipment throughout the school.  We have also supported the children's Christmas parties and events.

Click here to view the Minutes from the PFTA AGM meeting which took place on Monday 15th September 2008