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St. Andrew’s School Association (SASA)

SASA is the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) for St. Andrew’s Primary School. It brings together parents and teachers to enhance the school environment for our children. Every parent is automatically a member, and we welcome all levels of involvement—whether you have lots of time to give or just a little.

Our Mission

At SASA, we aim to:

  • Support St. Andrew’s Primary School through fundraising.
  • Strengthen our school community.
  • Have fun along the way!

Getting Involved

We hold meetings once every half-term. Some focus on planning upcoming events, while others are more social—celebrating our successes, sharing ideas, and ensuring all voices are heard. Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place in July.

SASA is led by an elected committee and supported by two class representatives from each year group. Roles rotate regularly to share responsibilities, encourage fresh ideas, and keep enthusiasm high.

New faces and ideas are always welcome—come along and get involved!

For the 2024/25 academic year

The committee members are:

Chair – Julie Blyth

Vice-Chairs – Paul Neale and Chamaine Harris

Secretary – Mary Wright

Treasurer – Maryanne Coyne

The class representatives are:

Year Reception: Dina Pasz & Andrea Gilchrist

Year 1: Celia Lam & (vacant)

Year 2: Kristin van Zwieten & Merav Lustgarten

Year 3: Alice Lardner & Melanie Coles

Year 4: Julie Blyth & Kate Wakeling

Year 5: Charmaine Harris & Paul Neale

Year 6: Heather Morris & (vacant)

What have we achieved?

SASA regularly raises about £8000 per year in part by organising events such as the Christmas Craft Fair, School Disco, Fun Run and Cabaret Evening. As well as classroom allowances, equipment for the outdoor spaces and our school library, with the money raised we have:
 

  1. Contributed to school Christmas theatre trips
  2. Contributed to the school health and well-being week
  3. Paid for book sets and art supplies
  4. Paid towards the upkeep and development of the playground
  5. Paid towards new sports equipment 
  6. Paid for outdoor games for the quiet area

In addition to regular fundraising, in the past we have also bid for funds and grants to finance specific projects such as replacing the garden shed, funded by a Greener with Greggs Grant and the hall curtains, funded by a Tesco Bags of Help Grant. The University Colleges Wadham, New, Merton, Christchurch, St Hugh's, St John's, All Souls, Jesus and Brasenose have previously donated to our library project. Such support gives a huge boost to our fundraising efforts.

How to support our fundraising activities?

Please see our Fundraising Page, where you can find out about our current projects and how you can help.

How to get involved?

The best way to get involved and find out more is to speak to your class rep, and come along to the committee meetings. The meeting information is circulated by ParentMail, in class WhatsApp groups, in the previous meetings minutes available on this page. Meetings can be online, hybrid or in-person.

You can also speak to any of us committee members - listed on the noticeboard in reception at school - we will be pleased to hear from you. Alternatively, you can drop us an email at sasa@st-andrews-pri.oxon.sch.uk .

Our children's school experience benefits from active parent involvement. We look forward to your support in the coming year and hope to see you at many of our events - either as volunteers or participants.

Amazon Wish List for the School If you would like to buy St Andrew's a gift, here is a list of ideas! Thank you

Any way you can help, however little, will make a huge difference!

2023 - 24 SASA Meeting Minutes

A committee meeting is held once every half term, where all are very welcome! The minutes from previous meetings can be found below.

SASA International Evening Sept 24

 

SASA Diwali Disco Nov 23

September 23 International Evening

July 23 Summer Fair

Previous Events

Minutes from previous meetings

2022-23

2021-22

2020-21