Parents & Staff Association
Who are we?
We’re a friendly group of parents, carers and school staff who come together as a community to have fun, bring everyone together and raise money to help make our children’s school experience even more enjoyable.
All parents and carers of children at the school are automatically part of Ratby PSA. Our committee is made up of a Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and committee members, who work closely with the school to help support our children and the wider school community.
There’s a small group of us who meet regularly to plan and organise things, but we’re always supported by other parents, carers and staff who kindly volunteer their time at events.
Every bit of help makes a difference, and there’s no pressure to commit to more than you can manage. Whether you can help regularly, lend a hand at an event, donate something or simply share an idea, we’d love to have you involved!
Want to know who’s who? Come and meet our committee and find out a little more about us.
What do we do?
We meet twice a term to plan upcoming events, share ideas and decide how we can best use the money we raise to benefit the children.
Throughout the year, we organise a range of fun events and fundraisers, including:
- 🎉 School Discos
- 🎅 Elfridges
- 💐 Mother’s Day Sale
- 👔 Father’s Day Sale
- 🎟️ Raffles
- 🍫 Wonka Bar sales
- 🍦 Ice Lolly Sales
We’re always looking for new and exciting ways to raise money, so there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and have some fun along the way!
Want to see what’s coming up? You can find all our upcoming events by clicking the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/ratbypsa
What does the money we raise get spent on?
The money we raise at our events, thanks to your amazing generosity and support, goes straight back into the school for the children.
We work closely with teachers and the school to understand what equipment, resources and experiences would benefit the children most. We then aim to raise enough money to fund these things, or make a contribution towards them. Some of the funds raised may be used to recognise and celebrate our wonderful teachers through teacher appreciation initiatives.
It’s our way of saying thank you for everything they do for our children and our school community. 💛
In recent years, Ratby PSA has paid for or contributed towards:
- 💻 ICT equipment
- 🌳 Outdoor play provision
- 🎨 Maya workshops
- 💛 A Buddy Bench
- 🌬️ Fans for classrooms
- 🧩 New educational play equipment
We also help cover some regular costs throughout the school year, including:
- 🚌 Coaches for school trips
- 🎓 Year 6 leavers’ hoodies
- 📚 EYFS book bags
Every pound raised really does make a difference. When you support a PSA event, you’re helping us provide extra opportunities, resources and experiences for the children. 💛
How can I help?
There are lots of ways you can get involved with Ratby PSA, and every little bit of help makes a difference!
- 🎉 Come along and support our events.
- 📱 Follow our Facebook page to keep up to date with our latest news, events and fundraising.
- 🎁 Donate prizes for the raffles we hold.
- 🙌 If you can spare some time, help us at our events — we always need a hand with setting up, gift wrapping and helping at the children’s discos.
- 💡 Share your ideas or help us with planning and organising events.
- ☕ Come along to our meetings — we meet twice a term, and everyone is welcome.
You don’t have to commit to lots of time to make a difference. Whether you can help at one event, donate a prize, share an idea or simply come along and support us, we really appreciate it.
Meet Our PSA Committee
Gemma McGee – Chair
Gemma has a son currently at Ratby Primary School, with two younger children who will be joining in the future. She works in marketing management and photography and enjoys using her creativity to support PSA events and activities. After seeing how much her son loved attending school discos and other PSA events with his friends, Gemma wanted to get involved in creating even more memorable experiences for children and families. She is passionate about enriching school life and helping every child feel part of the school community.
Katie Jepson – Co-Chair
Katie has a son at Ratby Primary School and is passionate about helping to make school life the best it can be for every child. Working in the corporate sector, she brings valuable organisational and leadership skills to the PSA. Katie is committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the school experience, create opportunities for pupils, and strengthen the school community
Laura Sartoris – Treasurer
Laura has two children at Ratby Primary School and works in social care. As Treasurer, she is dedicated to ensuring funds raised by the PSA are used effectively to benefit pupils across the school. Laura is particularly keen to help develop fundraising opportunities that provide additional equipment and resources, helping to make learning experiences more varied, engaging, and enjoyable for all children.
Brogan Walsh – Co-Treasurer
Brogan has two daughters at Ratby Primary School and brings a strong eye for detail and excellent numerical skills to her role as Co-Treasurer. Working with numbers and spreadsheets, she is a valuable asset to the PSA’s banking and financial activities, helping to ensure funds are managed effectively. Brogan is also incredibly creative and loves getting hands-on at PSA events, from creating impressive balloon arches to helping make events exciting, memorable, and fun for the children. She is passionate about supporting the PSA and creating experiences that children can enjoy and remember.
Kirsty Maloney – Secretary
Kirsty has a daughter at Ratby Primary School and is currently working towards her Healthcare Assistant (HCA) qualification. As Secretary, she combines her organisational skills with her enthusiasm for social media to help promote PSA events and fundraising activities. Kirsty is passionate about increasing community engagement, boosting awareness of PSA initiatives, and helping the association reach as many families as possible.
Vicky McKellican – Co-Secretary
Vicky has been involved with the PSA for many years and has three children, two of whom currently attend Ratby Primary School. Having seen first-hand the positive impact of PSA activities, Vicky is passionate about helping to provide a wide variety of enrichment opportunities for pupils. As Co-Secretary, she brings her experience, enthusiasm, and commitment to supporting the PSA’s work, while helping to strengthen its links with the wider school and local community. Vicky joined the PSA because she wanted to play an active part in creating opportunities for children and helping make school life as enjoyable and enriching as possible.
Committee Members
Liz – Donations Coordinator
Jo – Stock Coordinator
We’d love to hear from you! 💛
If you have any questions or would like more information about Ratby PSA, please get in touch with us at psaratby@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ratbypsa