--- title: "PTA" url: "https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/PTA" school: "The Cathedral Catholic Primary School" --- # PTA #### ![](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/images/PTA/PTA_Logo.jpg) #### **Parents of children that attend The Cathedral Catholic Primary School are automatically members of the PTA.** Twitter: **[@Cathedrallancs](https://twitter.com/Cathedrallancs?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)** Facebook : **The** [****C**athedral Catholic Primary & PTA**](https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Cathedral-Catholic-Primary-and-PTA/61584762347179/) #### #### **Our Mission** To support the school with advancing the education and welfare of its pupils. ![](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/images/ADMIN_PHOTOS/Screenshot_2026-08-26_123215.png) **Our Role and Objectives** Working in partnership with the staff and the parents to understand the best way that we can provide additional resources in an era where public funding is challenging. Our main method of supporting the school is to raise funds to provide equipment and services. All parents and teachers are members of the PTA and all members are encouraged to participate in the activities organized by the PTA. The PTA is run by a committee comprising a mix of parents and representatives from the school. **How the PTA has benefitted the school in the past year** Projects Funded in 2025 - Donated £300 to each class for trips: £2,100 - Tickets for whole school visit to Christmas Panto: £1,600 - Book Bags – Provision of Book Bags for pupils starting school in Reception: £120 - Mothering Sunday & Father’s Day - Provision of gifts for mums and dads: £600 - Playground Proms: £150 **How does the PTA raise money?** The PTA primarily raises money from events organized at the school, these include:- The Christmas & summer fayres, discos, pre-loved uniform sales, break the rules days. We’re also supported by local companies who donate prizes for raffles. **Income** In the last 12 months we have raised over £3,400 with the biggest fundraiser being the Christmas Fayre. After taking account of running costs, we have approximately £10,000 in our bank account. ![](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/images/ADMIN_PHOTOS/Screenshot_2026-08-26_122118.png) **2026 Events** Pre-Loved Uniform Sales Discos Easter Egg Hunt Art Exhibition Break the Rules Day Non-Uniform Days Summer Fayre The Christmas Fayre ![](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/images/ADMIN_PHOTOS/Screenshot_2026-08-26_122909.png) **How members can get involved** - **Join the committee** and help to run the association - **Volunteer** to help us run specific events **Collections of Pre-Loved school uniform** - we’re always on the lookout for badged items of school uniform such as jumpers and cardigans and of course the school’s tartan skirt. If you have items that your children have grown out of, lookout for our appeals when you’ll be able to bring the items into school. **Contact the PTA** **The Cathedral PTA Committee** Duncan Sutton, parent member Rachael McCullough, parent member Grace Glazier, parent member Gemma Porter, parent member Naomi Smith - Parent member Mrs Holt – Head Teacher ### Parents - [Term Dates & Key Information](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info) - [Newsletters](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/letters) - [New To Our School](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/new-to-our-school/new-starters) - [PTA](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/PTA) - [High School & Beyond!](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/high-school-and-beyond) - [Useful Contacts](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/Useful-Contacts) - [Parent Views](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/parents-key-info/your-views) - [![Woodland Trust - Gold Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/woodland_trust_gold.jpg)](https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/get-involved/schools/green-tree-school-award/) - [![Primary Science Quality Mark](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/PSQM_Award_2018.jpg)](http://www.psqm.org.uk/) - [![The Catholic Teaching Alliance](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/CTA.png)](https://www.catholic-teaching-alliance.org/) - [![School Sports Network](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/Lancaster_-_Heysham_SSN_letter_members_logo(1).jpg)](https://www.lhssn.co.uk/) - [![School Games Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/School_Games_badge_(1).png)](https://www.yourschoolgames.com/) - [![School Virtual Games Award](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/School_Games_virtual_badge_(1).png)](https://www.yourschoolgames.com/) - [![Operation Encompass](https://files.schudio.com/cathedralprimaryschool/images/partners/Operation_Encompass.png)](https://www.operationencompass.org/) ##### Location Balmoral Road Lancaster Lancashire LA1 3BT ##### Contact Us 01524 64686 ##### Stay Connected - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584762347179) © Copyright 2015–2026 The Cathedral Catholic Primary School School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://cathedral.lancs.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)