Friends of Westways (PTA)
What is Friends of Westways?
Friends of Westways is a registered charity (no. 1042633) that aims to support the school experience of every child at Westways. We raise money for extra activities and equipment and contribute to the Westways community of staff, children, parents and carers. Our activities are sociable and fun and a good way to meet other parents/carers.
How can I get involved?
All parents/carers and staff of the school are automatically members of Friends of Westways. You are always welcome to attend our meetings or share your thoughts and ideas with us informally. You can also contact a member of the executive committee by emailing friendsofwestwayspta@gmail.com or just talk to us in the playground. Friends of Westways has a webshop at friendsofwestways.co.uk, where we periodically sell items - or you can make a donation at any time.
Contact Friends of Westways
Email: friendsofwestwayspta@gmail.com
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What is Friends of Westways?
Friends of Westways is a registered charity (no. 1042633) that aims to support the school experience of every child at Westways. We raise money for extra activities and equipment and contribute to the Westways community of staff, children, parents and carers. Our activities are sociable and fun and a good way to meet other parents/carers.
How can I get involved?
All parents/carers and staff of the school are automatically members of Friends of Westways. You are always welcome to attend our meetings or share your thoughts and ideas with us informally. You can also contact a member of the executive committee by emailing friendsofwestwayspta@gmail.com or just talk to us in the playground. Friends of Westways has a webshop at friendsofwestways.co.uk, where we periodically sell items - or you can make a donation at any time.
Peter Gill Legacy
In 2018 the Friends of Westways was bequeathed £100,000 in the will of a former pupil, Peter Gill.
In 2019, an initial instalment of £30,000 was released to fund a new computer suite in the Western building. For seven subsequent years, the sum of £10,000 a year will be released. This will be spent on maintaining the technology in the computer suite and funding other improvements identified by the school.
The £10,000 installment for 2022 was put towards upgrading the astroturf on the perimeter of the Mona playground. In 2023, the £10,000 is contributing towards a new trim trail on the Mona playground. For 2024, it is proposed that the installment will help fund enhancing the two green spaces on the Western playground.