Kaye's Academy

Introduction to the Parent Teacher Association

This page aims to provide you with information about our Parent Teacher Association which forms a major part of school life.

Why do we have a PTA?

We are fortunate at our school to have a PTA that is, and has been, an integral part of the school community for many years. In its time the PTA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities.

Our PTA is about much more than simply fundraising.  The PTA exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school, working towards a common goal.  It is fun too!

All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available. All families are automatically members of the PTA when their child joins our school.

How we raise money

Like most PTAs, the majority of our funds are raised through the events that we run. Last year events included: Halloween and Valentine Disco, Christmas Fair, Summer Fair and Movie Nights.

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How we spend the money we raise

Following a fundraising event the money is banked.  It is at our PTA Committee meetings, that the decisions on how to spend the money are agreed.

Usually, we will have a ‘wish list’ of items that the school would like the PTA to consider funding.

Sometimes this will be as a result of the children asking for something. At other times it will be for resources to improve a particular area of the curriculum or school environment.  The PTA funds are spent on the ‘extras’ that are not provided by the school’s budget, thus making our children’s learning experiences so much more fulfilling and exciting.

We always endeavour to spend our funds in ways that will benefit all our children across all areas of the school and curriculum. For many years this has included money towards school trips and theatre visits.

How you can get involved

There are lots of ways you can help and support your child through the PTA.

Offering to help before events or at other times during the year is so valuable.  It doesn’t matter if you can’t help on a regular basis, or even if you cannot come into school.  There are always jobs that can be done from home if you have half an hour to spare e.g. wrapping gifts, preparing raffle tickets etc.  We really couldn’t achieve what we do without the behind the scenes help that we receive.

If you would like to be more involved you can volunteer to be a Class Representative or Committee Member.  Or you can simply support the AGM and give us your ideas for fundraising events.  This is also the time to ask questions or voice your opinion.

Role of the Committee

Our PTA committee consists of members of Kaye's staff, Officers (Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary) and Volunteers, to make up the full committee. The Committee will meet twice per term, with smaller working groups meeting as necessary when we are planning larger events.

• Chairperson
  The Chairperson provides leadership for the committee, sets the agenda for meetings and manages meetings in line with the agenda. They need to be able regularly to liaise with the school and other members of the PTA.
   
• Vice-Chairperson
  The Vice-Chairperson works closely with the Chairperson and takes on the role of Chair person in the case of absence.
   
• Treasurer
  The Treasurer is responsible for day to day admin of financial records and procedures as well as the banking and handling of money at PTA events.
   
• Secretary
  The Secretary is responsible for ensuring that there are effective communication links between committee members and between the association and the school.

• Volunteers
  We could not hold any of the events without our PTA volunteers. Every little helps, so just one hour assisting at an event would be invaluable.
  You can help by letting us know if you have any contacts or skills we could use, everything is potentially valuable to us.

Thank you for taking the time to read this page.  On behalf of all the pupils we would like to thank you for your very valuable support which enriches their learning experience and makes their time in school so enjoyable.