PTA

PTA UPDATE MAY 2026

Dear Parents and Carers,

On behalf of the PTA, thank you for your continued support, patience and generosity over the past year. Whether you have volunteered, donated prizes, attended events or supported fundraising activities, every contribution makes a real difference to our school community.

We know some parents have felt there has been limited communication from the PTA about fundraising projects and how funds are being used. We understand this and wanted to provide an update.

When the current PTA team began last summer, we inherited an existing project to create additional space for children who may benefit from educational support, emotional support, counselling or a calm environment during the school day.

As the project developed, discussions took place around a proposed sensory room portacabin classroom. Following pre-planning discussions, Swansea Council’s position was that any support would likely be limited to a temporary structure only, while a longer-term permanent classroom accommodation solution is considered. The school has therefore decided that investing significant PTA funds into a temporary structure, potentially only in place for 2–3 years, would not represent the best long-term use of those funds.

Instead, we are looking to redirect funding into projects that will provide meaningful and lasting improvements for children now and in the future. Proposed developments include:

• Enhancing The Cove, our current sensory provision area used to support children’s emotional wellbeing and regulation.
• Enhancing The Lighthouse Room, a calm and supportive space where children can regulate emotions, complete tasks quietly and re-engage with learning.
• Transforming current resource storage areas into additional breakout and support space for children, as well as creating a private meeting space for external agencies such as Platfform, CAMHS and the Early Help Hub.

Once plans and budgets are confirmed, staff will share before and after photographs so parents can clearly see the impact PTA fundraising is having across the school.

We are also pleased to confirm that the PTA-funded books for the Literacy Lab have arrived. Bookshelves are being installed during half term and the books will be ready for children to enjoy when they return to school on 2nd June.

The PTA is also continuing to explore opportunities to improve play provision and develop outdoor areas for all children to enjoy.

To improve communication, I will be sharing a half-termly PTA Newsletter to keep everyone updated on fundraising, spending and upcoming plans. A PTA Calendar of Events for 2026/27 will also be introduced and linked to the School Website Calendar to make key dates clearer.

Upcoming PTA Events

• Summer Disco – Thursday – 5:15pm–6:15pm / 6:30pm–7:30pm
• Summer Fayre – Saturday 13th June – 11:00am–1:00pm
• Colour Run – Sunday 28th June – 12:30pm–1:30pm. Registration closes 31st May
• PTA AGM and Election of Officials – 1st July at 9:00am

Finally, thank you again for your continued support of the PTA and Oystermouth Primary School. We are excited about the plans ahead and look forward to continuing to work together.

With thanks, Jan Kingston, PTA Chair