One of the things we often get asked is what we as a PTA are specifically fundraising for.  Often, this is quite a tricky question to answer, as we channel funds back into the School’s account, and this gets spent through a Board Of Trustees approved budget which is designed to keep the school well-resourced, enact the school's goals and address needs. Those decisions have been made early on in any year. Our PTA contribution to the budget allows the school to plan for extra aspects that the Ministry funding doesn't stretch to.

This year, we have had four main goals that our fundraising endeavours are supporting the school with...

1. Contributions towards school camps
2. Science Club Resources
3. Contributions towards the Kapa Haka programme
4. Technology Resource Upgrades

There can be other things that pass by us also, e.g. we supported the purchase of some outdoor mats earlier this year, and at the beginning of each year, we donate funds to support the teachers to purchase things for their class e.g certificates so they personally are not out of pocket for. Another extra one-off item on this year’s list has been a new shade sail for the pool area. This term we have given the school $10,000 for the purchase of some new I-Pads.  The more we can make as a PTA and pass back to the School, the more resources the school has at their disposal. I hope this has helped understand what happens to the money we make.

Yummy Stickers

The final date for collection has been moved back to the end of Week 1 in Term 4.   We have had notification that we have more time than originally was specified so if you have been collecting the stickers or have a sheet with even a few on it, we would love to see them handed into the office by October 13th.

Gumdrops Desserts

Thank you for those who have placed an order for some of these dessert treats. The final date for orders and money collection is on Monday, September 4th so only a few days left to get your order in. There is an order form attached if you have misplaced the paper copy that came home. You can email me your order on the PTA email below, or submit your form to Christine. All funds are to be paid to the PTA bank account number: 12-3171-0204642-00.

Monster Garage Sale

Lock in the date of Saturday, September 16th.  We need to start spreading the word of this event so please share this poster via your Facebook friends, WhattsApp groups, PlayGroups  or community pages.  Let me know if there are any stall holders interested in a space. We have a few posters in the office which can go on noticeboards, or shop windows if you know of a spot and would like to put one up.

Last of all, thanks to those who came to Tuesday’s meeting. It was a great turnout and we love to have lots of parent’s perspectives shared.

Kind regards,

Merynn Connors

PTA Chairperson M: 027 629 6820   E: pta@puketaha.school.nz