Dear St. Mary's Families,

As we navigate through another school year filled with growth, learning, and community spirit, we are reaching out to you, the parent community. Can you support the school further than you already do, with a regular or one off voluntary donation?

We appreciate that financial commitments are challenging for many families and we would not wish to add to this. But we are also aware that many families do look for ways to support schools and charities through regular or one-off donations and we would like those people to consider us for that donation to help our School.

St. Mary's, being a maintained school, relies on the good financial management of the school funds, relentless pursuit of additional funding by our staff, support of our Church and also the fabulous generosity of our wonderful community to enhance the educational experience we provide to our students.

Any additional funding we can generate makes a significant impact on our school and its programs. Your support goes directly towards enriching the educational opportunities for our pupils and maintaining the high standards we strive for.

Contributions enable us to invest in:

1. Educational Resources: Enhancing our classrooms with up-to-date materials and technology to support effective learning.

2. Extracurricular Activities: Providing opportunities for students to explore their passions through sports, arts, and other various activities.

3. Enrichment Programs: Offering additional educational programs that go beyond the standard curriculum, fostering a well-rounded educational experience.

4. Facility Upgrades: Maintaining and improving the school infrastructure to create a safe and conducive environment for optimal learning.

All opportunities for our students and maintaining the high standards we strive for.

We want to emphasise that any contribution, no matter the amount, plays a crucial role in sustaining the excellence of St. Mary's. We are committed to ensuring that every student benefits from a high-quality education, and your support brings us closer to achieving this goal.

If you are able to contribute, please consider making a regular or one-off voluntary donation to St. Mary's. To enhance this generosity even more, if you fill in a gift aid form, the school will benefit from a further 25% of the donation from the government. Your generosity will directly impact the education and well-being of our students.

For those facing financial constraints, your ongoing support through involvement in school activities, volunteering, and fostering a sense of community is equally invaluable.

If you would like to make a voluntary donation the simplest way is set up a regular standing order. You can do this by either contacting your bank or by using the facility on mobile banking apps. The details of the bank account are:

Account: St Mary’s School Management Fund

Bank: HSBC

Sort Code: 400520

Account Number: 41079743

If you are a UK income tax payer, then you can sign a gift aid declaration to enable the school to claim the gift aid. The form can be made available to you by requesting this from Businessmanager@stmarysrc.e-sussex.sch.uk.

Thank you for being an integral part of the St. Mary's family. Together, we can continue to create a nurturing and enriching environment for all our students.