We are the PTA at Downlands. We have been existence since the 1970s. We are called the Downlands School Association.
We have an elected Chair, Treasuer and Secretary. We are a registered charity and our accounts are available from the Charity Commission. Every parent/carer is automatically a member of the DSA and we are fortunate enough to have up 50 volunteers actively helping with fundraising events.
Our aim is provide the extras that the school is unable to fund from its budget. We believe our contribultion to the school environment makes coming to school a postive experience.
We applaud the school's commitment to the creative arts, especially in an economic climate that has forced many schools to cut back on drama, dance, art and music. We passionately believe that every child deserves to explore her/his interests whatever they may be and want to support the school in providing opportunites for everyone.
We are proud of how Downlands is not only a community school in name but also in action too. We hope and believe that the amphitheatre will be available to be enjoyed by students during the school day but also members of the local community.