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Nursery & Reception in the Early Years Hall
Years 3 & 4 in the Year 5 Hall
5:30 - 6:30
Years 1 & 2 in the Early Years Hall
Years 5 & 6 in the Year 5 Hall
4:00 - 6:30
Parents' Café in the Year 3/4 Hall
Get ready to get down
Calling all Torridon pupils - grab your glad rags and gear up to cut loose on the dance floor. You're officially on the guest list for CLUB TORRIDON!
We request a payment of £3 per child. Entry includes a packet of salted crisps plus unlimited squash and water. Note that we don't issue paper tickets or check payment on the gate, and we'll never deny entry to a child because of lack of payment.
You can pay online for your child's disco entry here. We'll also accept cash and card payments on the gate.
Want to support the PTA's work in our school community? Please add a donation if you can! Your generosity will help us run events like the disco and summer fair and fund school improvement projects. We earmark 10% of all of our net proceeds to support vulnerable families.
be a disco hero
We need lots of help to transform the halls, man the gates, supervise activities, serve refreshments, monitor the Chill Out Space and exits, run the KS2 tuck shop and Parents' Café, and clear up. If you can give an hour or 2 of your time to make the disco possible, please sign up here. We promise, you won't be disappointed!
KS2 Tuck shop
Children in Years 3-6 may bring cash to purchase a range of treats priced from 50p.
music to make you move
What songs get your kids out on the dance floor? Share your requests for DJ Ozi and Mr Switch here.
chill out space
Quiet spaces are available for children who need a break. Kids with noise sensitivities may bring their own ear defenders or request to use ours.
parents' cafe
Don't fancy a cold and dark walk home after you've dropped your child off for their disco, only to repeat the journey an hour later? Grab a seat and stay warm with us in the Year 3 Hall! Our talented team of volunteer bakers will offer festive treats and hot drinks (including mulled wine!) to purchase by cash or card. Children are welcome in the Parents' Café under their grownups' supervision.
Photos by Ellenor Benton, December 2024
Disco FAQ
How much does the disco cost, and does my child need a ticket?
We don't issue physical tickets or check payment on the gate, but we recommend a payment of £3 per child. This helps to offset the cost of the disco (nearly £2 per child) and other PTA events. We're raising funds for the £36k Digital Learning Campaign, and we earmark 10% of all of our net proceeds to support vulnerable families. We hope you'll give generously if you can, but we'll never deny entry to a child because of lack of payment.
You can pay online for your child's disco entry here. We'll also accept cash and card payments on the gate.
Can I stay at the disco with my child?
No, unless your child requires one-to-one support. Grownups are welcome to wait in the Parents' Café. If you want to catch a glimpse of your child on the dance floor, please consider volunteering at the event.
Are refreshments available at the disco?
We offer a packet of salted crisps to every child on entry, and unlimited squash and water are available throughout the event. Children in Years 3 through 6 have the option to purchase extra treats from the tuck shop, priced at 50p each and available for cash only.
Can children wear their own clothes to school that day?
No. Children should wear their normal uniform to school but are encouraged to change into their party clothes for the disco.
What should children bring to the disco?
We hope they'll bring their smiling faces and readiness to cut loose on the dance floor! They don't need water bottles as we'll provide reusable cups for squash and water. Children in Years 3-6 who wish to buy treats from the tuck shop should bring a sensible amount of cash. Children with noise sensitivities may wish to bring ear defenders. As space is limited, we ask children to leave all other belongings at home or with their grownups. We cannot be held liable for any personal property that is lost or damaged at the disco.
My child doesn't like loud music or flashing lights. Is the disco suitable for them?
Most children love the club vibes in the halls, but some do find it all a bit overwhelming. We designate a room off of each hall as the Chill Out Space. We'll closely monitor these spaces to ensure they remain as calming as possible, and we'll brief volunteers and staff to look out for children who may need a quiet moment away from the disco. Encourage your child to ask a grownup to take them to the Chill Out Space if they need a break. We have a limited number of ear defenders available for children who need them, or kids can bring their own.
Do children go straight to the disco after school?
No. Children should be collected from school at 3:15 as normal and return for the start of their session.
How do I drop my child off for the disco?
The double gates on Torridon Road will be open for 15 minutes at the start of each session: 3:55-4:10 for the first session and 5:25-5:40 for the second. Children who arrive after this time may enter through the school office. Grownups may escort their child to the correct hall, where school staff will be on hand to mark children on the register. It's helpful if you can hold onto your child's coat and other belongings. Grownups should leave the hall as quickly as possible unless they're supporting a child who needs special assistance or they've signed up to volunteer. We hope you'll make use of the Parents' Café in the Year 3 Hall while you wait for your child's session to finish.
How do I collect my child from the disco?
The double gates on Torridon Road will open at the end of each session: 5:00 for the first and 6:30 for the second. Make your way to your child's disco hall, where the children will be assembled in their class groups. School staff will dismiss the children as grownups queue through the halls in a one-way system.
My Year 6 child normally leaves school alone. Can they leave the disco on their own?
No, all children must be collected by a responsible adult.
How can I help with the disco?
On the day of the disco we need lots of help dressing the halls, manning the gates, supervising activities, serving refreshments, monitoring the Chill Out Space and exits, running the KS2 tuck shop and Parents' Café, and clearing up. If you can give an hour or 2 of your time to make the disco possible, please sign up here. We promise, you won't be disappointed!
In the runup to the disco we need help sourcing and making decorations, purchasing refreshments and items to sell in the tuck shop, and baking treats for the Parents' Café. We'd also like to borrow items for the Chill Out Space: galaxy lights, sensory toys, beanbags or comfy floor cushions. If you can help, please email Teresa at disco@friendsoftorridon.org or join our Winter Disco WhatsApp group.
I'd like to volunteer at the disco, but I have childcare responsibilities. What can I do?
We get it - we're all in the same boat! If you're helping with set up, your children can stay at school under your supervision. Collect them at 3:15 as normal and enlist their help with setup; they'll love it! Pack a snack for them along with their disco clothes and find a quiet moment to nip to the toilets to help them change. After the disco, your children may likewise remain with you during clean up.
Children are only allowed in the disco halls during their year group's session. It wouldn't be appropriate to bring a younger child or baby along to your volunteer shift, as the halls can be quite noisy, and volunteering will require your full attention. We'd suggest teaming up with another Torridon family; offering to watch someone's child to free up their time to help at the disco is a really valuable way to contribute to the event.
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