Parent, Teacher & Friends Association Carrowdore Primary School

Welcome to Carrowdore Primary School Parent Teacher & Friends Association. We are fortunate to have a PTFA that is and has been an integral part of the school community. The PTFA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education and the school’s facilities.

Our PTFA is about much more than fundraising. The PTFA exists to provide closer links between home and school and is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal.

All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available because we believe that, 'Together Everyone Achieves More'. All families are automatically members of the PTFA when their child joins our school, with a PTFA Committee that works on their behalf.

2025-26 Chairperson: Mrs J Dunlop

 The PTFA host events throughout the year such as:

• school discos
• movie nights
• ballots
• school fairs

Thank you!

We would like to express thanks to Mr Campbell Keatings, Castlebawn TESCO Community Champion who supports our school throughout the year and all of the local businesses who have contributed to prizes this year:

Eden Pottery

Streamvale Farm

Clements Eggs

Eastwell Farm

Mauds, Donaghadee

Knotts Bakery

Knead Bakery

Patton's Bakery

School Days NI

Exploris Aquarium

Eddie Irvines Sports

Bull & Bear Grill

Harrisons of Greyabbey

Dundonald International Ice Bowl

Ards Blair Mayne Wellbeing and Leisure Complex

Pier 36

Airstastic Entertainment Centre

Hair & Co.

Carrowdore Community Hub

Eurospar Carrowdore

Cloud 9 Restaurant

Happy Town Indoor Soft Play

The Stormy Cup

We are so grateful to have an enthusiastic and hardworking PTFA who arrange fun events for our pupils and raise much needed funds for our school!  

Match Funding

Many companies offer employees the chance to boost fundraising by ‘matching’ the money they raise. Not all companies offer this but we would greatly appreciate if parents could check with their HR department if this scheme is available and let Mrs Billington or a member of the PTFA know.  To find out more click here.