PTA News

Dear parents and staff,

I would like to invite you all to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the school Parent Teacher Association (PTA) which is due to be held on Thursday 28 th September at 6pm in the school hall. A glass of fizz will be on offer for all those who can join us!

This is open to everyone to come along. Also during the meeting we will be discussing any fundraising ideas and events for the coming year and wish to hear your views. I would like to encourage as many parents with children in school to attend the meeting as possible as the PTA benefits every child in school and only works with parents and teachers support. We would particularly welcome parents of pupils new to the school.

PTA Purpose

The PTA is an organisation run solely by volunteers to raise money to help the school provide materials, resources and experiences for the benefit of everyone who uses the school by running a variety of events throughout the school year, including the Christmas Fair and glow discos.

Significantly, the activities help to bring parents together and promote good communication between parents, staff and the village while working towards the common goal of a tight-knit caring community.

All the parents and staff are members of the PTA, by default. Your involvement can be from enjoying the events to helping organise the events to suggesting new money raising ideas.

The PTA always welcomes and encourages new members. It is great to have the opportunity to capitalise upon the talents, skillsets and experience of our parents and staff.

As an example, in the past year the PTA has been able to assist the school by:

This year our plan is to:

If you have any questions then please feel free to contact us at mardenpta@outlook.com

Best wishes

Kirstie Hilton and Kate Andrews

Co Chairs – Marden Primary Academy PTA