The Parent Staff Association (PSA) of Marshgate Primary School in Queens Road, Richmond, has been shortlisted for the 'Champion PTA' category.

Marshgate PSA represents the international, multicultural and diverse area and have introduced activities that would appeal to everyone, regardless of their background.

The many events they have organised during the current school year included a book bazaar, an animal experience and a summer fair.

Mural at Marshgate (Credit https://www.marshgate.richmond.sch.uk/news/detail/summer-fair/)

The award recognises the PTA which demonstrate how they have grown as an association, represented their diverse school and local community or gained credibility from their school and wider community, and shown collaboration to enhance the school community.

The nomination covers activities that took place in 2022, a year during which the committee represented all year groups, from Reception to Year 6, ensuring the events were relevant and, where appropriate, adapted to appeal to both younger and older children.

Awards are run by national charity Parentkind (Credit Parentkind)

The term of the committee finishes in July 2023, with most parents agreeing to stay on for another year.

The awards are run by the national charity Parentkind, which was set up to five those with a parenting role a voice in education. The winners will be announced at our glittering National PTA Awards Ceremony on May 19.