How Wood School PTA

15/10/2026

02/07/2026

Come and join us tomorrow for our summer Fayre 3:30-6pm, everyone is welcome

08/10/2025

You can help How Wood Primary School PTA WIN one of ten £100 donation prizes in easyfundraising's giveaway this week! How Wood Primary School PTA will get a FREE entry each time a new supporter signs up before the 13th October! It only takes a moment and it's completely free, so please get involved if you haven't already - this would really boost our 2025 fundraising:

https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/howwoodprimary/dnc161/s2s/FAQlISO6/PMC01/facebook/

11/07/2025

Worried about your child's eating? Jacqueline Parkinson is a Children’s Occupational Therapist based in Harpenden. She is the founder of Magnificent Munchers which specialises in food therapy for children on limited diets, often referred to as fussy or picky eaters. The team work with all children from toddlers to teenagers using the SOS (Sequential, Oral, Sensory) approach.

Magnificent Munchers work with children from 2-16 years of age offering both individual and group food therapy sessions tailored to meet your child’s specific needs. With their high staff ratio and specialist therapy knowledge they aim to help children learn to explore a wider variety of tastes and textures and become happy social eaters.

The team work with children with a variety of conditions including those on the Autistic Spectrum and ARFID (Avoidant Restricted Food Intake Disorder) and aim to offer a flexible approach to therapy to fit in around school and work schedules with some evening and weekend appointments available.

If you are anxious about your child’s eating habits, please do not hesitate to contact the Magnificent Muncher’s team to discuss further.

To find out more about the work carried out by Magnificent Munchers, see their website: https://magnificentmunchers.co.uk/

10/07/2025

Top Hat Stage School have been running weekend stage schools for 27 years making them the longest running part time stage school in Hertfordshire. Their ethos has always been “Quality performing arts training” something they maintain in all their courses. Weekend schools are located at Mandeville Primary School.

This summer, Top Hat are offering their popular holiday workshop, which is an intensive one week course where students aged 4 – 17 have to put on a show in this time. They have to learn the lines, the songs and dance routines, before performing it in front of a live audience on the last day. This year the show is Shrek The Musical!

No audition necessary! Everyone is welcome. All they ask, is that children bring their enthusiasm!

You can find out more about Top Hat Stage School on their website here: https://tophatstageschool.co.uk/

10/07/2025

St Albans Gardening Services specialise in all garden and grounds maintenance services including both commercial and residential. Dylan is friendly and reliable and has been serving our local communities since 2014.

You can see some examples of St Albans Gardening Services' work on their page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093231532510

Or give them a call: 07354952129

09/07/2025

Spotlight School of Dance and JC School of Dance believe that dance is a powerful way to inspire creativity, build confidence, and have fun. They provide exceptional dance classes throughout Hemel Hempstead and Park Street, offering a wide range of styles for dancers of all ages.

Their friendly and inclusive environment encourages students from as young as 3 years old to make new friends, develop their confidence, and acquire skills that will benefit them throughout their lives. Whether you’re starting your dance journey or aiming for a career in performance or teaching, they have classes to suit your needs.

Spotlight & JC offer training all the way up to Advanced Level, helping students pursue their dreams in the world of dance. Their team of highly trained, professional, and fully qualified RAD and ISTD dance teachers is dedicated to helping each student achieve their goals.

In addition to children’s classes, they also offer Adult Ballet and Tap Classes for those beginning their dance journey or returning to it after a break. No matter your age or experience level, Spotlight & JC welcome you to join their fun, friendly, and educational classes.

Check out their website here: https://spotlightschool.dance/

09/07/2025

Let's talk about kids and smartphones.

Worried about the impact of smartphones on your child?

Want to wait to give your child a smartphone but don't want to be the odd one out?

You are not alone.

Smartphone Free Childhood is a grassroots movement bringing families together to stand up for healthier, happier childhoods. Join forces with other parents in your year group, agree to wait. Together we're powerful. Let's shift the social norm around when kids get smartphones.

Sign the Parent Pact.

The Smartphone Free Childhood website is full of amazing information about how to deal with this issue in ways that are right for you and your family: https://www.smartphonefreechildhood.org/

08/07/2025

Trusted by businesses worldwide, NexGen Cyber's priority is keeping you, your staff and your business safe.

Cyber Security should be simple. You shouldn’t have to think about protecting your data. NexGen Cyber are here to help make cybersecurity simple, affordable and accessible to everyone. For smaller businesses managing IT and security services can get complicated quickly but with their comprehensive range of Technology Solutions and Support Services, NexGen Cyber guarantee your technology needs are not just met, but are exceeded.

You can find out more about the services offered by NexGen Cyber on their website here: https://nexgencyber.com/

08/07/2025

Lyndsey Moore specialises in cosmetic and medical permanent make up. With over 20 years of experience, she is an experienced and recognised specialist in semi-permanent make-up and medical tattooing.

​Medical tattooing, in contrast to traditional cosmetic work, requires sensitivity and creativity. From 3D ni**le and ar**la tattooing, to scar camouflaging, Lyndsey takes great pride in her work and its ability to restore confidence and self-esteem in her clients.

Check out her page here for lots of examples of her amazing work: https://www.facebook.com/lyndseymoorespmu?locale=en_GB

Lyndsey's website can be found here: https://www.lyndseymoorespmu.co.uk/

Lyndsey also runs Zumba Fitness classes on Wednesday mornings at Park Street Village Hall and on Friday mornings at Bartholomew Church Hall, Vesta Avenue, St Albans so check those out too!