Events Calendar
These are the events we usually run.
We are open to any new events that you would like to help organise. Please get in touch : admin@barleyhillschoolptfa.org and we can help you to get the ball rolling to plan the next event. We also always need new volunteers to help plan our current calendar of events and to get involved on the day.
Where we sell tickets they are sold via the school's Parentpay for school only events. Keep an eye out for a parent mail which will give you the information for the event.
PTFA Spring Term meeting - Date TBC
Come an join us to hear about what has been happening with the PTFA, receive a fundraising update and hear how the school has been making use of the funds they have received.
Mrs Boyle's Quiz - 17th May 2024
The fabulous Mrs Boyle hosts one of her famous Quizzes for us; keep an eye out for tables going on sale as this will be a sell out event! Bring your own booze and snacks and make a night of it with your friends. 7pm arrival for 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 8 at £40 per table.
Y6 Bake sale - 24th May 2024
Year 6 are running a cake sale straight after school (unless rained off), funds raised help to pay for the year 6 leavers yearbook and party
Summer Term Ice Lolly stall - Fridays after school
Year 6 parents run an ice lolly stall every Friday straight after school (unless rained off) commencing after the May half term, funds raised help to pay for the year 6 leavers yearbook and party with any profits going to the PTFA
Summer Fete Mufti 1 - 7th June 24
This is the first of two mufti days in the run up to the summer fete - come into school in your normal clothes - pay for this by donating an item from our Fete list.
Bingo - Date TBC
Adults only bingo night with a fish and chip supper and on the night raffle
PTFA Summer Term meeting - 11th June
Come an join us to hear about what has been happening with the PTFA, receive a fundraising update and hear how the school has been making use of the funds they have received. This meeting is held after the school's EYFS new parents meeting and starts at 6.30pm, held at the school.
Summer Fete Mufti 2 - 21st June 24
This is the second of two mufti days in the run up to the summer fete - come into school in your normal clothes - pay for this by donating an item from our Fete list.
Summer Fete - 22nd June 2024
Come and join us for our Summer Fete, from 11am to 2pm. One of our biggest fundraisers of the year. The whole school community gets involved, Governors, Teachers, Parents & Children! We will have a BBQ, stalls, games, tombolas, the summer raffle & inflatables.
Volunteers Drinks - 16th July
At the end of every year we like to get together to thank all of our volunteers at a local pub - venue TBC
EYFS Summer playdates - Dates TBC
Two play dates over the summer holidays hosted by current parents in the school to give the parents of incoming EYFS children the chance to meet up in an informal environment.
PTFA Autumn Term meeting & AGM - Date TBC
Come an join us to hear about what has been happening with the PTFA, receive a fundraising update and hear how the school has been making use of the funds they have received.
Christmas Cards - Date TBC
Every September(!) the children make a Christmas card design, with a team of parents coming in to school to help the younger year groups. Parents can then order the cards and other gifts to send out to loved ones.
School Pantomime - 5th December 2024
Each year M&M Theatrical productions come into the school and perform a pantomime in the school in school hours ensuring all children get to experience the magic of the pantomime.
Christmas Shop - Dates TBC
In this much loved Barley Hill tradition every child in the school gets to come and buy two presents for loved ones and then wrap them up, run over two afternoons in school hours with the opportunity for extra shopping after school on the Friday!
Break the Rules - Date TBC
On this twist on a mufti the children get to pay to break a specific list of school rules at a cost of 50p per rule broken. Rules include
Crazy hair/hair accessories
Temporary tattoo
Nail polish
Squash in water bottle
An unhealthy snack (no nuts)
Make-up/face paint
Wear non-uniform
Keep hat on in class
Tell an age-appropriate joke to your class
Easter Egg Hunt - Date TBC
Who doesn't love an Easter egg hunt? This annual event involves a hunt around the school field to find the clues and complete the answers on your answer sheet, once done come and exchange them for your prize! Whilst you are at it come and buy a hot or cold drink and cakes to refuel you after all that work!