What kind of events do we organise?

 

Throughout the year, the GSA organises a range of events including:

• Halloween Disco • Christmas events • Easter Bingo • Carols • Break the Rules Day • Colour Run & Raffle With additional smaller events and other fundraising such as: • Clothing Bin • Uniform Sales • Sports Day • Easyfundraising

 

We’re always happy to hear new ideas too, so if there’s an event or fundraising idea you’d love to see at Gateway, come along and share it with us!

 

Where does the money go?

 

Thanks to the amazing support of our school community, we raised £5,125.66 during the 2025–2026 school year. Every penny raised goes back into supporting the children at Gateway.

This year, we were able to donate £4,393.28 towards:

• Coach travel for whole-school trips • Class allowances for educational resources • Charanga music subscriptions • Sing Up resources • Year 6 Leavers' Books • House Point badges • French Angels resources

 

We have adhoc requests for additional funding throughout the year, which we vote on to ensure resources are used fairly and responsibly.

 

How often do you meet?

 

We generally meet once a term ahead of the events we're planning, with additional meetings arranged when needed as a big event gets closer. Most of our meetings are held over Zoom in the evening, making it easier for parents to join around work and family commitments. We hold our AGM in person at the beginning of the school year, and we may also meet in person during the year when required. Our meetings are informal and friendly, they are arranged in advance with options of dates to ensure we can get as many people who are available to join.

 

How much commitment is expected?

 

There’s no set level of commitment — you can give as much or as little time as you’re able to. We’re all parents too, and many of us work or have busy family lives, many with partners who may be away or themselves, so we completely understand that you might not be able to attend every meeting or event. Whether you can spare an hour at an event, help with donations, share an idea, or get more involved with planning, every bit of help makes a difference.

 

Our fundraising relies on the support of our school community. Last year we raised an amazing £5,125.66 for Gateway, helping us provide resources and experiences that benefit children across the school.

 

Everyone is welcome — you don’t have to commit to a committee role to get involved!