Newsletter
15.03.24
Principal's Message
This week, Year 2 went to St Pauls Cathedral and Year 5 went to the British Museum. Both classes had a fantastic time and were really excited to come back to school and share their experiences. I would like to say well done to both year groups for being positive representatives of our school by demonstrating excellent behaviour during their trips.
Next week, we have more exciting events taking place with some children in Beech class attending a recorder festival, Willow class are visiting the Heritage Centre, Elm class are going to the British Museum and Acacia class has a Roman Day workshop.
Thank you to those of you who attended our information event about the school expansion and building work. We hope you found this useful and that you are as excited as we are about the benefits of this project. As the plans progress we will continue to keep you updated.
Mrs H Penning
Wednesday 20th March 2024 - 3/4ELM British Museum Trip
Wednesday 20th March 2024 2:30-3:15pm- EYFS Action Event
Wednesday 20th March 2024 - 1WILLOW Heritage Centre visit
Thursday 21st March 2024 - 4ACACIA Roman Day Workshop
Friday 22nd March 2024 - Class Photos (Van Cols Photographers)
Wednesday 27th March 2024 1:10-6:30pm - Spring Parent Consultations
Thursday 28th March 2024 2:30-3:15pm - EYFS/KS1 Easter Bonnet Parade
Thursday 28th March 2024 - Last Day of Term 4
Office Messages
Travelling Book Fair 25th-28th March
We are running a pop-up Book Fair from 25-28th March 2024 to help raise money for books in school. Scholastic is one of the largest providers of free books to schools via our Reward scheme which helps to ensure that as many children as possible have access to books that support reading for pleasure. Every time you buy from the Book Fair, you help to make a difference by supporting literacy at Marden Primary. #ShareYourFair
Help Wanted!
Want to be our next PTA (Parent Teacher Association) treasurer for Marden Primary Academy? With a clear head for numbers, you will control the PTA funds in line with the committee’s decisions, as well as charity law. You will also make sure our small number of annual events are affordable and profitable, and report financial information to the rest of the team. For more information please contact the PTA on mardenpta@outlook.com
Main purpose of the role
The treasurer controls the PTA funds in line with the committee’s decisions as well as charity law. They make sure upcoming events are affordable and profitable and report financial information to the rest of the team.
The treasurer’s responsibilities
Manages the day-to-day finances
Keeps a detailed and accurate record of the PTA’s financial activity
Reports on the finances at meetings in a clear, concise way
Arranges floats for events
Ensures money is kept safely before and during events
Banks the takings from events and fundraisers
Implements procedures for making payments and claiming expenses
Gets accounts audited
Completes the Charity Commission annual return (if registered)
At the AGM (Annual General Meeting) and termly Committee meetings
Prepares and presents the annual financial report
Suits people who are…
Confident at handling money and budgets
organised
Good with numbers
Methodical
If you think you have the necessary skills and can help, please get in touch.
Upcoming Events
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