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Bringing Our School Community Together.

From our Valentine's Disco, spring May Fair, and summer Colour Run to our festive Christmas Fair, Downshire PTA organises fun-filled family events to fund vital resources, play equipment, and memorable experiences for every pupil from P1 to P7.

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P1 – P7

Every pupil benefits

£2.50

Family-friendly fair tickets

100%

Reinvested in school & charity

Save the Date Stalls Wanted!!

Downshire PTA Christmas Fair!

Join us on Saturday 5th December (10:30am – 2:00pm) for festive market stalls, crafts, seasonal treats, and family fun.

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Our Signature PTA Events

Click any poster below to enlarge, check ticket & session times, or find out how to get involved.

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Upcoming Winter Event

Sat 5th Dec • 10:30am – 2:00pm

Christmas Fair!

📍 Downshire Primary School Hall & Grounds

Join us for our magical annual Downshire PTA Christmas Fair! Browse festive artisan stalls, enjoy seasonal treats, children's Christmas games, and warm refreshments.

check_circle Local craft & gift stalls — Stalls Wanted! Contact us to book a table
check_circle Festive games, tombola, and seasonal activities for P1–P7 pupils
check_circle Warm festive refreshments, mince pies, tea, coffee & hot chocolate

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Winter Disco

Thu 4th Feb • After School Hours

Valentine's Disco!

📍 Downshire Primary School Hall

Put on your dancing shoes for our after-school Valentine's Disco! Featuring a live party DJ, neon glow sticks, favourite tunes, and fun games for Downshire pupils.

check_circle Live party DJ playing pupil chart favourites & floor-fillers
check_circle Neon glow sticks, disco lighting, and interactive party games
check_circle Held straight after school hours in the School Hall

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Spring Flagship Fair

Sat 16th May • 10:00am – 1:00pm

May Fair!

📍 Downshire Primary School Grounds & MUGA

Our biggest family fun morning of the spring term! Packed with inflatables, stalls, ice cream, tombola, tattoos, cookie decorating, and charity football.

check_circle Adult Ticket (£2.50): Includes admission + Tea / Coffee & Biscuit
check_circle Child Ticket (£2.50): Includes 1x Tattoo, 1x Bounce, 1x Cookie Decorating, plus Juice & Biscuit
check_circle Attractions: Stalls, Ice Cream, Inflatables, Tombola & Temporary Tattoos

Adult £2.50 | Child £2.50 — via School Money & On the Door Full Details arrow_forward

Summer Sponsored Run

Friday 19th June • P1–P3: 1:00pm–1:45pm | P4–P7: 2:00pm–2:45pm

Colour Run!

📍 School Playing Fields

Our most vibrant event of the school calendar! Pupils run, walk, and dance through bursts of rainbow powder on the School Playing Fields.

check_circle P1–P3 Session: 1:00pm – 1:45pm on the School Playing Fields
check_circle P4–P7 Session: 2:00pm – 2:45pm on the School Playing Fields
check_circle Minimum £10 sponsorship donation per child (Sponsorship form distributed via school)

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Supporting Downshire Pupils & Local Charities

Every parent and guardian at Downshire Primary School is automatically part of our PTA community. Together with school staff, we organise affordable, inclusive events that enrich school life and support local causes.

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Playground & MUGA Activities

Outdoor play equipment, sports resources, and charity football tournaments on the MUGA in partnership with Downshire Dynamos.

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Community Charity Partners

Our Summer Colour Run raises funds for both Downshire Primary School and the fantastic PIPS (Suicide Prevention Ireland) charity.

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Classroom & STEM Enrichment

Funding library books, digital learning tools, creative arts supplies, and P1–P7 classroom resources across the school year.

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Family-Friendly Value

All-inclusive £2.50 May Fair tickets (with bounce, tattoo, cookie decorating & refreshments) and easy payment via School Money & on the door.

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Parent Feedback & Ideas Forum

Share event feedback, suggest fundraising ideas, or offer to help on a stall. All new posts are reviewed by the PTA Committee before publishing.

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Valentine's Disco 2026-11-03

Valentine's Disco (Thursday 4th Feb, After School) — DJ Song Requests & Glow Sticks!

Save the date! Our after-school Valentine's Disco is taking place on Thursday 4th February in the School Hall with a live DJ and plenty of neon glow sticks! Let us know your children's favourite floor-filler song requests below, or get in touch at DownshireprimaryPTA@gmail.com if you can help out after school.

Downshire PTA Committee

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Christmas Fair 2026-10-28

Christmas Fair (Sat 5th Dec) — Stall Ideas & Local Makers Welcome!

We are thrilled to announce that our annual Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday 5th December from 10:30am to 2:00pm! We are currently looking for local craft stalls, festive food vendors, and parent volunteers to help run class games and refreshments. What stalls or festive activities did your children enjoy most last year? Share your suggestions below or email us at DownshireprimaryPTA@gmail.com to reserve a stall!

Downshire PTA Committee

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Fundraising Ideas 2026-10-18

Ideas for 2026/27 Pupil Funding Priorities

What outdoor play equipment, library books, or STEM kits would parents and pupils most like to see supported by PTA fundraising this school year?

Emma R. (P1 & P4 Parent)

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Direct PTA Contact

Questions, Stall Bookings, or Volunteer Offers?

Email the Downshire Primary School PTA team directly at DownshireprimaryPTA@gmail.com or send an enquiry online.

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