WELCOME TO YOUR PTA

Kia ora

We are very fortunate at our kura to have a PTA that is and has been such an integral part of the kura

community for many years. In its time the PTA has raised many thousands of dollars, which have been

spent on improving equipment and resources to enhance the education of our tamariki and the facilities in

kura in general. But our PTA is about much, much more than just fundraising. The PTA exists to provide

closer links between home, kura and community, and it is an excellent way to bring staff, whānau and

friends together socially in support of the kura. It is fun too – as we are sure you will find out if you join us

at one of the varied events throughout the kura year.

HOW DO WE RAISE MONEY?

Like most PTAs, the majority of our funds are raised through the events that we run. Past regular events

have been the Twilight Gala, House of Bricks Lego and a school Disco. We also organise regular lunches the

children can purchase such as sushi, Subway, sausage sizzle and fish and chips. Throughout the year we

fundraise by selling artwork calendars, Entertainment Books and other goods. Second hand kura uniforms

are also for sale throughout the year. There is always something going on!

Koha/donations from parents – of time, money, items for sale, raffle prizes or services and skills – are what

determines the success of our fundraising activities. Even small koha make a big difference to us. We’re

always on the lookout for other good fundraising ideas too, so be sure to let us know if you have any

suggestions - just send us an email, post on Facebook or come along to a meeting.

THE COMMITTEE AND OUR MEETINGS

Our PTA committee is made up of parents and teachers. We currently have elected parents holding

committee positions. Members of the PTA give their time voluntarily for the benefit of all tamariki in the

kura. All whānau of the kura community can get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time

available, and all whānau are automatically members of the Association when their children join our kura.

The PTA meet on a regular basis, usually once every two months during term time, with smaller working

groups meeting as necessary to organise the larger, more time-consuming events. All whānau are welcome

at PTA meetings, and we are particularly keen to meet new whānau. Meeting dates are advertised in the

kura newsletter and on our facebook page. They usually take place in the staffroom in the evenings. Our

Annual General Meeting is held in November at the end of the year and this is an opportunity to come

along and hear in more detail about events run, funds raised and how the money has been spent. We also

elect our new committee at this meeting.

HOW DO WE GET INFORMATION TO YOU?

The PTA usually write a blurb about our events and activities in the fortnightly kura newsletter. We also

strongly advocate the use of the facebook page to check on notices and reminders. We welcome emails

from whānau – our email address is: clarkvillepta@gmail.com

COMMUNITY LINKS

We have, over time, developed strong links with the local community and are always well supported by

both residents and businesses. Many of our local businesses are very generous in their donations of raffle

prizes. We are extremely grateful to these community members as they make a huge difference to our

fundraising efforts. If you think your workplace could offer us time, services or raffle items, please do let us

know.

BUDDY FAMILY PROGRAMME

New whānau are welcomed into the Clarkville School community and supported throughout the year

through a Buddy Family Programme, which is coordinated by the PTA. This is where new and existing

whānau are paired up so the new whānau has someone they can go to when they have questions about

Clarkville School. The existing whānau is asked to keep in touch with new whānau and check in with them

to make sure their transition to Clarkville School is as easy as possible. New whānau are given the option to

be part of this programme, if you are interested please speak to our tumuaki Kris or a member of the PTA.

HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?

There are lots of ways you can help and support your tamariki, 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 can’t come into kura. There are always little jobs that can be

done from home if you have half an hour to spare. We really couldn’t achieve what we do without the

unseen ‘army of help’ that exists in kura. You can of course if you feel able, volunteer to be a Committee

Member. Or you can simply come along to the meetings to find out what is happening and get involved in

these things. This is also the time to give us your ideas and ask questions or voice your opinion.

Throughout the year kura lunches are provided - sushi every Wednesday, sausage sizzles monthly during

term time, Subway and Fish & Chips once a term.

In 2024 we are running movie nights, a White Elephant sale, raffles and assisting with our school Jubilee.

All of these events, kura lunches and our other fundraising efforts make the PTA a busy group. Many hands

make light work and all offers of help are gratefully received. We are always looking for enthusiastic

whānau who want to join our group! Please get in touch if you are keen to be involved.

FRIENDS OF THE PTA

We also have a group called “Friends of the PTA”, this is for whānau that would like to get involved but do

not have the time to commit to becoming a member of the PTA. When we have fundraising events coming

up we will email the “Friends of the PTA” for assistance. There is no obligation to assist and you can decide

at the time whether you can offer help. If you would like to become part of the “Friends of the PTA” group

please email clarkvillepta@gmail.com.

HOW DO WE SPEND THE MONEY WE HAVE RAISED?

Decisions on what items are to be purchased from PTA funds are made during PTA meetings. Requests can

come from the Board of Trustees (BOT), whānau, kaiako/teachers or tamariki. Normally all the items the

PTA approve for purchase are the little extras that are not covered by kura budgets. Occasionally they are

large scale projects such as the new playground and landscaping or maintenance to the school pool. The

PTA does have ongoing commitments every year such as a grant towards the kura operations budget. We

work closely with the Board of Trustees on which projects receive our funds. We always endeavour to

spend our funds in ways that will benefit all our tamariki across all areas of the kura and curriculum.

2024 COMMITTEE

Elected Members are:

Chairperson: Angela Boereboom

Deputy Chairperson: Jenna Martin

Secretary: Helen Barrett

Treasurer: Cherie-Lynn Lewis

Other members consist of whānau from across the kura. We also have “Friends of the PTA”, who while not

on the committee, are happy to help out on specific projects.

SECOND-HAND UNIFORMS

Second-hand kura uniforms can be purchased for only $2 per item. To find out what we have in stock

please contact Jenna Martin (mob. 021 104 2819).

Thank you for taking the time to read our brochure. We hope you now know a little more about your PTA.

On behalf of all the tamariki we would like to thank you for your invaluable support which enriches their

learning experiences and makes their time in kura so enjoyable. Every year we need new whānau to join

the PTA so if you’d like to get involved in any way please contact us:

Email: clarkvillepta@gmail.com facebook: www.facebook.com/clarkvillepta

phone: Angela Boereboom 027 305 5439

Kia ora and best wishes. We look forward to meeting you at our events.