PTA
Dunottar School PTA is a registered charity and an essential and valued part of our whole school community. All current parents are automatically members of the Association.
Our aims are:
- to link the school with the wider community through social events for our families, friends and beyond to enjoy
- to fundraise to support our children’s learning journey by funding additional resources for the school
All money raised contributes towards school equipment, trips and opportunities for your children.
If you would like to find out more about Dunottar PTA and our activities follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Next PTA Events
PTA Meetings:
Next meeting: Autumn Term meeting dates TBC
Termly meetings are open to all and held in person, in school – arrive from 7.00pm for a 7.15pm start.
Laugh Out Loud@Dunottar Friday 13th November
Save the date for our next ‘Laugh Out Loud’ stand-up comedy night. You can expect some top talent from the circuit, good food and a well-stocked bar. It’s a very popular event. Tickets will go on sale in September.
Join the PTA
If you’d like to get involved with the PTA, you would be very welcome. Please email dunottarschoolpta@gmail.com for more information or just come along to one of our meetings.
In addition to general help, which is very welcome, there are a few roles that require filling from September 2027 for the PTA to constitutionally continue. These are: Chair/ Vice Chair, Secretary, 2 x Trustees. Plus, a lead for Nearly New Uniform sales, a Spring term event lead, ticketing for events, update the website, post on social media and/or write communications throughout the year. ALL these roles need to be filled by Summer term 2027. View job role descriptions. To register your interest please email: dunottarschoolpta@gmail.com.
Nearly New Uniform Sales
Next sale: Saturday 28 August 9.00 – 11.00am
Further sales will take place on Saturday 31 October.
Click here to see the location of the PTA Nest – our shop for good quality second hand uniform.
If you would like to donate your clean, unwanted uniform (no old logo items please) please leave bagged items, on hangers where possible, at school reception anytime (during the summer holidays open weekdays 9 – 11am) – we are especially in need of blazers and sports kit. We can also accept good quality Duke of Edinburgh expedition equipment and current GCSE and A-level revision guides for exam boards offered by Dunottar.
If you would like commission from your items that sell, please attach a label (download below) to each item of clothing that includes your name, phone number and item description.
Avoid losing uniform and kit!
Love Dunottar PTA recommends Stikins, multipurpose stick on name labels suitable for all kinds of school items, including school uniform, P.E. kit, and equipment. The PTA earns commission on all purchases quoting our fundraising number 36692 – all of which goes directly to funding additional items for the children at school.
Previous events
Laugh Out Loud at Dunottar – PTA Comedy Night – Friday 14 November 2025
This year’s stand-up comedy night featured four highly rated comics, some of whom had featured on ‘Live at the Apollo’ and other renowned TV shows. One parent commented to us ‘it’s the best comedy night I’ve been to.’
The PTA strives to create great events for everyone’s enjoyment whilst fundraising for the benefit of our children and the local community. As it was National Spicy Guacamole Day (… who knew??) Tacos from Hermanos’s street food truck were available alongside a well stocked bar with Mexican lager and Tequila plus red, white and fizz from The Vineking and a range of non-alcoholic options.
Summer Soirée – Saturday 14 June. The PTA were excited to bring the Dunottar School community together for this year’s Summer Soirée on our beautiful school grounds.
Laugh Out Loud@Dunottar Friday 15 November 2024
‘Laugh Out Loud’ is our live standup comedy night – parents and friends enjoyed an evening of delicious food, entertainment from four comics and a bar serving a variety of drinks. It was a great night with plenty of laughs!
Club Tropicana! the PTA social event on Saturday 16th March was a fully themed night that celebrated all the great music from the 80’s complete with a fabulous George Michael tribute act. Matt King sang all the popular Wham! songs as well as George’s hits and got everyone dancing. Lucy’s Tiki Bar served Mojitos and Cuba Libres and a photo booth, complete with trees, flamingos, monkeys and various bits of fun paraphernalia added to the entertainment with everyone having a playful picture taken. The event raised nearly £700 for the Wellbeing Area which is fantastic!
Funding
The PTA encourages members of staff to put forward requests for small grant funding for items to support the learning, development and wellbeing of pupils. Applications can be made via email to Mrs Rhona Stringer, Deputy Head, Operations
Recent items funded by the PTA have included supplementary microscope equipment to enhance the microscopes provided previously, a 3D printer, equipment for the Metal Detectorist club, Dynamic Car tracks for Physics practicals and equipment for a regulation space.
The PTA also has an ongoing project with the aim of refurbishing an area of the school to become a Wellbeing Hub for pupils and some of our events are fundraisers for this specific initiative. This project is in the early stages and we look forward to sharing updates in due course.
Community
The PTA collects donations of dry food goods for Loveworks food bank. There is a hamper in school reception where parents or pupils can put donations at any time and donations are collected on the 1st of every month. Keep your eye on social media for the Loveworks donations list and follow the PTA pages.
