You may be interested to know that, after a number of years without a Parent Teachers Association, Applemore College now has a very active group of people trying to raise desperately needed funds for pupils at the College. Many people who live in and around Marchwood attend Applemore College and will hopefully benefit from the events that help to raise money for the school.

One of the challenges for the group was deciding what events could be run that would not only appeal to the pupils, but would also raise funds at the same time! We would love to hear your ideas for fundraising or events.

You may have been along to the very succcessful Christmas Shopping Night on November 29th at the College; those who came were impressed with the school choir which sang in the reception area that had been decorated with a lovely Christmas woodland scene. The Christmas trees and decorations had been the first purchase the PTA made with funds raised and many compliments were received as it gave a festive atmosphere throughout December!

Nearly £500 was raised and it is likely that this will become an annual event. Since Christmas the PTA have been able to contribute to the forthcoming Aladdin College production, Alladdin and to the U14 netball squad kit.

Planned events for 2007 include:

2 car boot sales fashion show students’ photography/art exhibition
X factor talent competition football tournament

Look out for the next PTA newsletter for details - we will be happy to send it to you by email (cutting down on paper waste) - Please email me to consent (the details will NOT be passed on to anyone else) at

fish@sample.orangehome.co.uk

On behalf of the PTA we look forward to seeing you at our forthcoming events!