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G R O V E S C H O O L S ' P T A
W E L C O M E
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PTA stands for 'Parent Teacher Association' - over the last 5 years, we have raised over £150,000 which has beenspent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s educational experience and the schools' facilities. The GroveSchools' PTA raises money, but also exists to provide closer links between home and school and is an excellent way tobring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal. It’s fun too -just ask any of the members or volunteers. All families are automatically members of The Grove Schools' PTA when theirchild joins the school.
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W E L C O M E
WHAT IS A PTA?
THE COMMITTEE
Each September, we hold an AGM where a committee is elected. The committee work with the school to set fundraising goals,
agree events for the year and coordinate activities.
2019-2020 committee members are currently (from left to right) Kate Howley (Vice Chair - Nursery Mum), Kate Nesbitt (Co Chair -
Nursery & Year 1 Mum) and Michelle Lynch (Co Chair - Year 1 & 3Mum), Ann-Marie John (Treasurer - Year 4 Mum) and Claire Walker
(Secretary - Year 1 & 3 Mum). There are many more wonderful people thathelp us, from mums, dads, carers, grandparents and local businesses, but
we always need more people, so feel inspired and come and join the team!
help organise events (lead or support)event set-up/clear-down/manning the eventfolding raffle tickets /wrapping prizessponsors for events/activities/printingprize donations for raffles and events
Each class has a "PTA Champion". This person helpsus to communicate messages through the classWhatsApp groups; is a point of contact for any PTAquestions, and generally helps raise awareness ofactivities.
PTA CHAMPIONS & VOLUNTEERS
The PTA relies on volunteers and whilst many of the Groveparents and carers also have jobs, ANY amount of time youcan give is appreciated! Below are a few examples whereyou can help - you also get to have FUN!
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GROVE SCHOOLS' PTASpring Term Newsletter 2020
THURSDAY7 MAY
W E L C O M E
We hold a PTA Meet-Up each month as well as send you anewsletter each term. We also share information on social media aswell as quick messages and reminders via your WhatsApp classgroups. You can also head online to our website: www.pta-events.co.uk/thegroveschoolspta - this is where all the forthcomingevents are listed and where you can book tickets and order items.
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The Grove Schools' PTA Sponsored Walk is back... This time
on Thursday 7 May (Bank Holiday Friday is the 8 May in case
you don't already know). Pop the date in the diary and get
those legs ready for walking fun! More details to follow.
SPONSORED WALK
We've had a few new parents join in at events and the meet-up which
makes all the difference, but we need more of you! We are starting to
organise the Olympics Family Fun Day and the Camp Out. Whilst we can
help lead, we can't do it all. Please support the school by heading to the
events page where we have put all the details for volunteering.
Just head straight here: www.pta-events.co.uk/thegroveschoolspta
Whether you have 30 minutes, or 2 hours, or can help all day. It all
supports the school, and means the events will happen.
Thanks to those that came along to the PTA Meet-Up. Forthcoming
events were discussed as well as new ideas and initiatives. Following
the meet-up, Kate Howley and Mich Lynch met with the Head
Teachers to talk about fundraising goals and specific items that we
can raise money for. More details to follow - if you have any
suggestions in the meantime, just let us know!
WE NEED YOU
MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
PTA MEET-UP
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Sponsorship Opportunities: If you or your family run a local business and want to
increase awareness to local people, please email [email protected]. There
are plenty of sponsorship opportunities throughout the year that you can be part of! Charity Ref: 325009
LAST 3 YEARS TOTAL:
£70,000
£60,000
£50,000
£40,000
£80,000
£90,000
£100,000 £100,644.85
What a year 2020 has been! We haven'traised the money we would have liked butover the last 3 years, the PTA has raised:
HOW WE STAY IN TOUCH
HOW WE RAISE MONEY & WHERE WE SPEND IT
No PTA is complete without organising funevents and activities where we all pull together,raise money and have fun. Here are a fewexamples of what we've done over the years:
Halloween discoChristmas Bazaar (with Santa!)Pantomine ticketsQuiz Night with fish & chipsCamp OutSponsored WalkMothers Day GiftAND MANY MORE!
£30,000
£20,000
£10,000
This money has been spent on:
Whiteboards for years 1 and 2Books for the reading scheme andguided reading groups in the InfantsSaving for the library project forJuniors (money was raised butcurrently on hold due to Covid-19)
The PTA Committee work closely with theschool to set a target each academic yearand agree where the money will be spent.Our aim at the moment is to continue theupgrade of technology in the EYFSclassrooms, and reading resources.
We can also raise money for the schools byshopping online! If you shop on Amazon - justswitch to Amazon Smile, select our cause andwe get 0.5% each time you buy. There is alsoEasyFundraising which has thousands ofretailers doing exactly the same - it's so simple,we just need more people to do it! See separatesheet for more info.
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You will receive an email from the Head Teacher with details of the PTA AGM in September2020. Please join us! It's held at the school in the evening and we provide wine and nibbles.You don't have to join the committee (although it can happen if you want to!) - it's just agreat way to meet other parents and a socialble evening to kick-start a fun year of events!
Until then - head online and follow us on social media to keep up to date.
W H A T N E X T ?
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"I organise the School Uniform Sales. We havea great team of volunteers and in 2020 werelucky enough to have a grandparent that usedto work in retail so to say the clothes werefolded neatly for parents to browse was anunderstatement!" Jenny, Year 1 & 9 Mum
"Helping at events like the Christmas Bazaar,whilst it's a busy time of year - it's totallyworth it when you see how happy the childrenare meeting Santa - plus it makes a LOT ofmoney for the school so it's a Win Win!"Amanda, Year 1 & Nursery Mum
"I've been using EasyFundraising for 5 yearsnow. It's so easy. I do a weekly shop so whilstI haven't got enough time to be hands-on withthe PTA, I feel at least i'm doing something." Freya, Year 3 Mum
"The PTA make it easy for you to dip in and outof helping - there is no pressure to join. I knowthat if I can help at an event or even just helpclear up after a disco, it's worth doing so wecan raise money for the schools." Jon, Year 3 & 5 Dad