PTA Update

CAR BOOT SALE NEWS

NEXT SALE SUNDAY 1ST FEBRUARY, 6AM - 12.30PM

Every January - the Chiswick Car Boot month “off” - we invite all of the wonderful Car Boot volunteers from the previous year (2025), with a social gathering at one of our lovely local and (Chiswick School) family-run pubs or restaurants.

Every single Car Boot Sale takes over 300 volunteer hours - from preparation of the school site, online advertising, replying to queries, numbering flyers, sorting the float, moving goals, putting up banners, to the on the day work: managing the queue, parking the cars, taking payment on the gate, managing the office and the finances, and then of course the clear up…

There are now over 175 regular volunteers for the car boot sales and for events, which is outstanding. The Car Boot volunteers include current and alumni parents, many of whom have been volunteering at the sales for decades and whose children are now adults, but who continue to support our school community because they know the extraordinary impact these funds have for the school and its students. The Car Boot administrative team remains 70% alumni parents.

It was lovely to thank the car boot and regular event volunteers, in person, at The Duck and Ball pub, run by Chiswick school parents Jim and Leonora, over the road from school. It is also home to Chiswick Cricket club, who are supporting the school this year by running cricket coaching sessions and overseeing the cricket provision at school. They are giving their hours for free - with equipment paid for by the car boot!!

2025 was a fantastic year, with some record-breaking months in terms of buyer and seller numbers. We raised a staggering £100,000 across the 11 sales!

The next sale is on February 1st and we are looking for volunteers!! It’s such a great way to meet other parents and members of the school community, as well as supporting the fundraising efforts! Message us now to join the team: pta@chiswickschool.org

Don’t forget, you can join us as a buyer or seller too!