Friends of Shirley - Our Parent teachers' association (PTA)
Friends of Shirley (FOS) is a group of parents, carers and staff who volunteer their time to organise fun and dynamic events for the children and families of Shirley Primary School. We raise money for key priorities of the school, as well as those little extras that make learning super special!
Through our events and fundraising initiatives, we support and promote a healthy and active lifestyle for children at the school, including sports, dance, music and cultural events.
In the past, FOS has organised events such as:
* Summer and Winter Fairs
* School Discos
* Raffles
* Film Night
* Refreshment Stalls
* Uniform Sales
We currently have five members on the committee who act as Trustees of our registered charity, as well as some dedicated volunteers.
Our committee members are:
● Bryony Morgan (Y3) (Chair)
● Ana Nunes (Reception & Y3) (Secretary)
● Stephen Philip (Y4) (Treasurer)
● Jenny Kirkham (Y3)
● Kirsty Winters (Y3)
How can you get involved?
● Volunteer: Offer your time to help at events and/or other tasks. Even an hour can make a huge difference! Contact us if you’d like to be on the mailing list for volunteers.
● Join the Committee: We are always looking for new committee members. Please get in touch to find out more.
● Share your ideas: Do you have a great fundraising idea? We'd love to hear it!
● Donate: Donate directly to FOS to help fund equipment, events, and other priorities.
o Donate online: Use our secure payment link on SumUp https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QJZNZF1G.
o Donate by bank transfer: Email us to arrange a direct payment to our Barclays Business account, which will avoid transaction fees.
o For either option, if you are eligible please also complete a Gift Aid form and email it to us with details of your donation so we can claim an extra 25% on top.
● Buy: Have a look at our website on PTA Events to get tickets for our events and see items currently on sale, such as pre-loved school uniform.
Contact us:
Please email us at friendsofshirley@shirley.cambs.sch.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
Winter Disco & Community Café Bring Fun and Fundraising to Shirley
Shirley Community Primary & Preschool enjoyed a fantastic evening of music, dancing and community spirit at the Friends of Shirley Winter Disco and Café on 28 November 2025. The event was a great success, welcoming around half of the school’s pupils and raising approximately £500 to support school funding priorities and future activities.
Two discos were held—one for Reception/KS1 and one for KS2—with the older pupils’ session reaching full capacity. In total, nearly 80 children attended the Reception/KS1 disco and 110 children joined the KS2 event. Fifteen Friends of Shirley volunteers and around ten school staff helped ensure everything ran smoothly, from supervising the dance floor to preparing snacks and drinks. Generous donations from local supermarkets, including Tesco Milton and Co-op Green End Road, helped keep costs low.
Alongside the disco, families enjoyed a welcoming café, book sale and uniform sale in Simone Biles Hall. This space proved especially valuable for parents waiting during the first disco and for children who needed a quieter moment. The café and sale raised around £150 of the total amount, with the book stall and “Ice-a-Reindeer” activity proving particularly popular.
A huge thank you to all volunteers, staff, families and local businesses who contributed. Your support made this a joyful and memorable community event.
Joke Book Launch
