PTA
Your Balksbury PTA
At Balksbury Federation, the Infant and Junior Schools have a joint Parent Teacher Association working together to raise funds for resources, equipment and activities for all year groups.
Main Members of the Committee
| Stacey Knight: Chair of the PTA
I started working with the PTA as a volunteer before becoming Chair last year. I was re-elected at this year’s AGM and am looking forward to bringing some exciting events to the federation this year. I have three children, one in Year 3, one in nursery and my stepson, who is currently in his second year of college. In my spare time, I love spending time with my family, reading and going to the cinema. | |
 | Zarra Wilkins: Vice Chair of the PTA & Staff Representative
As well as Vice Chair and staff representative of the PTA, I have been supporting the Balksbury federation as an LSA for over five years. I absolutely love my job and you will rarely see me without a smile on my face. I have twins in Year 6 and am best known for my love of any food beginning with the letter C. One of my other passions is music and in my spare time I sing in a rock/covers band. | |
 | Kellie Pettengell: Treasurer
As well as Treasurer of the Balksbury Federation PTA, I am a mother of four, Nanna of two granddaughters and a part-time Accounts Administrator for a local electrical contractor. I have been supporting the Balksbury Federation PTA since 2018. My youngest son is currently in Year 5 and I also have a granddaughter in year 1. One of my main enjoyments is reading, whenever I get the chance! | |
 | Trisha Williams: Vice Chair of the PTA
I have recently been elected as Secretary for the PTA. I have been a volunteer for just over a year now and lots of you have probably seen me regularly at our treat sales! I have 2 children, a son in John Hanson and a daughter in year 3. I love all things spooky and enjoy cuddles with my 4 cats! | |
| Laura Bond: Secretary
I am a mum of two and run my own business, which has enabled me to volunteer with the PTA when my daughter joined Reception in September 2024. I have recently been elected as Secretary and am hoping my skills will provide great support to the PTA. In my spare time I enjoy days out with the kids, cinema trips and a good crime novel. | |
Other Committee Members
Emma Clarke
Lucy Whitchurch
Trisha Watkinson
Ali Davis Van Dongen
As well as the committee, there are many other parent and staff volunteers, which always makes for fun events and meetings.
Can you Help? We are always looking for new people to join us and all new ideas, opinions and suggestions are gratefully received.
PTA meetings are informal and friendly and often held at a local pub, but you are of course welcome to join even if you can’t attend meetings. If you think you can help no matter how big or small then please get in touch using the options below.
We look forward to hearing from you. The PTA
Contact us: You can contact us by email: balksburypta@balksbury.org
