School Association

Welcome to St Mary’s School Association (SMSA)

St Mary’s School Association (SMSA) is a friendly group of parents and carers who work together to support our school community. Whether you’re brand new to St Mary’s or have been with us for years, SMSA is a great way to get involved, meet other families, and help make a real difference for our children.

Who are we?

SMSA is run by a small committee of parent volunteers, supported by a wider group of helpers who give their time when they can. Together, we plan and run events and fundraising activities throughout the school year, all with one goal: to enhance the school experience for every child.

Meet the Team

Jess Green - SMSA Chair
Becks Staples- SMSA secretary
Dan Farr-Smith - SMSA Treasurer

What do we raise money for?

Each year we work towards a larger fundraising goal – this year, we are raising money towards new Chromebooks – while also supporting lots of everyday extras, including:

School trips and enrichment activities
Christmas events and decorations
The Year 6 leavers’ celebration
Playground and sports equipment
Books, learning resources and online subscriptions

Every penny raised goes back into the school, helping to improve learning, play and wellbeing for all pupils.

Events and activities

SMSA runs a variety of events throughout the year for children, families and adults. These include popular regular fundraisers like Treat Fridays and discos, as well as seasonal events such as the Christmas Fair, Cold Carols, and the Summer Fair. We also organise special activities just for the children, such as Easter events and film nights, and adult-only social events like quiz and bingo nights.

All events are advertised in advance, and everyone is welcome – you don’t have to volunteer to attend (although we’re always grateful if you do!).

How you can help

There are lots of ways to support SMSA, and every contribution – big or small – really helps:

Volunteer to help at events or on stalls
Donate raffle prizes or baked goods
Join the committee or help behind the scenes
Donate pre-loved uniform or textiles

You don’t need to commit to everything – even helping out once or twice a year makes a difference.

Fundraising made easy

You can also support SMSA outside of school events:

EasyFundraising

Did you know that your everyday online shopping can raise free donations for SMSA? By signing up to EasyFundraising, over 7,000 retailers (including supermarkets, clothing stores and travel sites) will donate to SMSA at no extra cost to you.
Simply register and shop as normal: EasyFundraising

JustGiving

If you’re taking on a personal challenge or would like to make a one-off donation, SMSA has a JustGiving page you can use. Every donation is hugely appreciated and helps support the school in so many ways: JustGiving

Company Match Funding

Many employers offer match funding, where they match the amount you raise or donate to a charity. If your company offers this, it’s a brilliant way to double your impact. SMSA can provide any supporting letters you may need – just speak to a committee member.

Get involved

SMSA is about community, teamwork and fun – and we’d love as many parents and carers involved as possible. Whether you’d like to volunteer, attend events, or support us through fundraising, you are always welcome.

Keep an eye out for upcoming events, and thank you for supporting St Mary’s School Association – together, we make a difference

Visit the St Mary's School Association website here.

St. Mary's

C.E. Primary School