About S.I.S.A.

St. Ives School Association (S.I.S.A.) is the school’s Parent Teachers Association. All parents, carers and teachers are automatically members. The main role of S.I.S.A. is to raise money to fund additional resources, experiences and facilities that directly benefit the children.

We raise money through:

•  Second-hand uniform sales

• Discos

• Christmas and Summer Fairs

• Break the Rules days

• Hamper raffles

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Our Parent-Funded Swimming Pool

One of the most important and unique assets of St. Ives Primary & Nursery School is our on-site swimming pool, which has been entirely parent funded and parent run for over 40 years through the work of S.I.S.A.

This exceptional facility is not funded by the school or local authority. It exists solely because of fundraising, volunteer support and commitment from parents and carers. Very few primary schools are fortunate enough to have their own pool, and it plays a vital role in our children’s education, wellbeing and safety.

Thanks to this provision, pupils benefit from extended swimming lessons:

• 7 weeks of swimming for Key Stage 1

• 10 weeks of swimming for Key Stage 2

These extended sessions allow children to build confidence, develop strong swimming skills and learn an essential life skill that may not otherwise be available to them.

 

Recent Expenditure & Support

With your continued support, S.I.S.A. has recently funded or contributed towards:

•  A whole-school mosaic display

• A Mad4Animals whole-school visit

•  Assistance with the revamp of the nursery outdoor area

We are also currently seeking grants and additional funding to support essential repair work to the large outdoor play equipment.

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Volunteers – We Really Need Your Help!

S.I.S.A. needs new volunteers from all year groups to help coordinate and organise events. Without volunteers, many fundraising activities – including those that help keep the swimming pool running – simply cannot happen.

You do not need to commit a lot of time. Even small amounts of help, or acting as a year group representative, make a huge difference.

If you would like to get involved, have ideas, or want more information, please contact us at:

sisastives@outlook.com

You can also speak to your Year Representative or contact the school office, who will pass on your details.

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