About us

All parents and carers with a child attending St Mary’s are automatically members of the St Mary’s Association of Parents and Teachers (SMA for short). It’s a registered charity which exists to support the work of the school.

Getting involved with the SMA is a great way to make new friends and bring our community together.

The SMA committee holds monthly meetings at the school, alternating between morning and evening sessions to accommodate as many participants as possible. All parents and carers are warmly invited to attend; participation is not limited to committee members. Meeting dates and times are communicated in advance through ParentMail. To keep everyone informed and connected, the SMA circulates meeting agendas and minutes via the class reps and/or ParentMail.

What do we do?

Fundraising is a key focus for us, with all proceeds going toward purchasing resources for the school that fall outside its regular budget. Additionally, we enjoy organising a variety of social events, ranging from family gatherings and activities for children to adult-only nights out.

A typical year features a variety of events, including bingo nights, quiz nights, sporting activities, Easter Egg Hunts, Pumpkin Parties, and our annual Christmas and Summer Fairs, along with much more!

Got an idea for an event? We’d love to hear from you, please email eventsforsma@gmail.com with any ideas or suggestions.

How can you get involved?

Join the 200 Club - A very easy way to help is to sign up to our 200 club, which gives you the chance to win a cash prize. If you haven’t already seen an application form then please contact the SMA Secretary (secretary.sma@gmail.com) for further details.
The Giving Machine - Another simple way to help that won’t cost you a penny is to sign up and shop online via The Giving Machine at your favourite shops. This will generate a free cash donation with every purchase. Please sign up at www.TheGivingMachine.co.uk and select St Mary’s.
Easy Fundraising - Another simple way to help that won’t cost you a penny is to sign up and shop online via Easy Fundraising at your favourite shops. This will generate a free cash donation with every purchase. Please sign up at www.easyfundrasing.org.uk and select St Mary’s Roman Catholic Primary School - Wimbledon.
Stikins - A very easy well to help raise money while keeping your child's belongings labelled. They sell a range of name labels to suit all items. Please enter code 20930 at the checkout www.stikins.co.uk
Matched Funding - Do you work for a company that matches funds that employees have donated or raised for charity? If so, you may be able to claim money from them to match funding that we raise at one of our events. Please ask your company if they run a scheme. If you are able to help please let one of the SMA treasurers know (sma.treasurer@gmail.com)

Where does the money go?

The money we raise is used to fund a range of projects both big and small including in the last year; a new sound system for the school hall, new reading books across the school, refreshed play equipment for Early Years and supporting all the children to attend Wimbledon Bookfest. . After years of fundraising we have finally transformed the tired old 'garden' area into a wonderful new garden for all to enjoy. These all-important school projects wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and commitment of all parents who get involved.