At Great Bowden Academy we have a wonderful Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which is incredibly active in organising community events, activities and raising money for our school. They run fun events throughout the year for the children to enjoy such as discos, ‘movie nights’, Santa’s grottos, Easter bonnet parades and much more. These activities are not only fun, but they also raise additional funds for our school, that allow for the ‘extras’ which enhance and contribute to the learning experiences of our pupils.  These include funding new play equipment, additional books for reading corners, contributing to the experiences our children have, as well as many other items for use by the children.

Year-round events include raffles, quizzes, planting days, fun runs and much more. Everyone is welcome to join. Any help, no matter how big or small, is really appreciated. We have a calendar of coming events which you can help in many ways.

If you would like to help volunteer your time, skill, trade or donate, please contact us via the office or email the PTA on gba.pta@gmail.com 

GBA PTA is a registered charity.

 

Prevous events...

Raffle and Cake Stall at the 'BowdenFest' village fete

What an amazing afternoon BowdenFest was, organised by the wonderful Great Bowden Events. Thank you if you managed to stop by our cake and raffle stall. We raised an incredible £579!

 Thank you Weltons Deli, Bowden Stores, Cheese and Pickle Deli, Optimum You Yoga and Wellness, Marina B Designs, Harborough Leisure Centre and thank you to Great Bowden Events for having us.

PTA Fun Run

This year the joint 2k run with Ridgeway and Great Bowden Academy started and finished at Great Bowden Academy. The route took in both schools by heading round the fields and footpaths to round the village, up to Ridgeway school and back to GBA. We also ran the ‘little legs race’ on the field for those that couldn’t make it round the 2k course. The day included a refreshment stall, the popular BBQ, a raffle and a visit from the icecream van. Thanks as always to those who helped make this event happen (the biggest event we hold) and to all those who entered. 

   

Easter Bonnet Parade with Cake Sale

The Easter Bonnet Parade is a new tradition here at GBA and it's already a winner. This year the children out did themselves in their creativity with their fabulous bonnets. Parents, family and carers came to watch the parade and got to meet our special guest - the Easter Bunny! A huge thank you to Suzi Simpkin for her generosity in providing the indregients and her time to bake the most stunning cakes. Funds raised from the sale of these cakes was a massive £343 - thank you.
 

     

Spring Disco

The PTA discos are always a sure fire hit! The children love them and they are supported so well. Thanks to everyone who came along, and all the volunteers. We raised a fantastic £250.

 

 

 

 

Quiz Night

A fabulous night. Thanks to all who could attend. It was loads of fun, plus we raised over £1,000 - a huge thank you as always for your support.

 

Santa's Grotto

The library was transformed into a Winter Wonderland grotto where pupils met with Father Christmas and his Elf Helper 'Fiver'. Father Christmas read each class the story 'The Night Before Christmas' before meeting each child and giving them each a small gift. A magical experience for all. 

 

    
 

Christmas Advent Window.

Reveal of our Christmas window created by the pupils of GBA plus hot chocolate, Christmas carols and Father Christmas.