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  Parents' Area

   
We have an informal, friendly and thriving PTA at Bootham Junior made up of parents and teachers (some are both!). Involvement in the PTA does not require attendance at every meeting and we have a great pool of supporters who come along to help at our many annual events.We raise on average £3 - £4k a year and all events aim to be family and school community-orientated. Money raised has been given to the school to enhance the pupils’ environment in a number of ways such as playground activities and facilities  such as the adventure playgrounds for Infants and Juniors and the newly completed Quiet Area as well as  supporting after school clubs such as Cookery and Gardening.

Fund Raising Target
The PTA has already contributed £5k towards the cost of our fantastic new multi-surface courts and both schools are making full use of this excellent new facility. We should be on track to make the additional £5k contribution through our first ever Harvest Ball on Saturday 15 Novenber (tickets on sale now) and our Christmas Fayre (Saturday 6 December).

What do we do?
We aim to combine our two objectives of fund raising while offering fun, social activities for the children and their families…….
Summer Fete: usually takes place towards the end of June and weather permitting, is held on our vast Sports Field. The older children have stalls to offer nail painting, hair braiding, ‘Guess the number of sweets in the jar’ – all those old favourites. We have a host of wonderful businesses who come along to tempt us with jewellery, gifts, plants, toiletries, candles, interiors, accessories…..A bouncy castle and a cream tea tent completes a wonderful afternoon which children, parents, friends and families all enjoy.

Christmas Fayre: a great start to the Christmas ….Full of festive fun, great stalls with lots of gift ideas, mulled wine (non-alcoholic) and of course, a visit from the great man in red!!Many of our events are non-fund raising and simply offer a fun time for our children and their families and friends - school discos, film evenings and the like. We always love getting new ideas for things to do.

Calendar of Events
September/October - Autumn Ball
November – Junior Disco
December – Christmas Fayre
March – Singalonga Cinema Theme Night
May – Infant Disco Party
June – Summer Fete

Current Dates for Diary
Next meeting - Tuesday 11 November at 7.30 pm, all welcome
15 November 2008 – Winter Ball. Click here for more information
6 December 2008 - Christmas Fayre

 

  

Questions and Answers
Is formal membership of PTA required?
No – we are an open PTA with many parents attending meetings when they can or simply helping out at events or in the organisation of events. You do not need to come along to every meeting but if you can, they are from 7.30pm – 9.00pm and we rotate which evening so that we can try to accommodate as many of us as possible. We do have a Chair, a Treasurer and a Secretary – that’s the formal bit!

Is the PTA a charity?
BJS PTA benefits from the charitable status of Bootham School so where possible, we can reclaim gift aid. For this reason, we encourage all parents, where appropriate, to sign an annual gift aid form. Given that we are trying to raise £10k, the additional
28% which can be claimed on donations can make a big difference for us.

Who supervises PTA events which the children attend?
All PTA events which children attend are supervised by both teachers and parent volunteers.

Who decides how and where the money raised is spent?
We enjoy very lively meetings where ideas for fund raising targets are shared by parents, teachers and often the children themselves who have shared their ideas with their parents or teachers. The current target of the tennis courts has been under discussion for a long time and we have finally decided to bite the bullet and really go for it so all help will be much appreciated.

Can I find out how much money the PTA has?
Yes – PTA funds are totally transparent. Treasurer statements are regularly distributed at PTA meetings. After every event, our Treasurer gives a detailed breakdown of costs incurred and any money raised, depending on the nature of the event.

How can I keep up-to-date with PTA news if I cannot attend meetings?
A newsletter is produced each term by the PTA and this gives Dates for Diaries, updates on forthcoming events and details fund raising totals from any events that have taken place. It will usually contain a plea for volunteers for anything from helping at the Infant Disco to blowing up balloons or wrapping presents for Lucky Dips!
To view the PTA letter for November 2008, click here, and for details of the Christmas Fayre click here.

What do you think…..??
In this section, we take a look at issues relevant to school life and the PTA. We are always keen to hear your ideas and opinions so you can use this section to share your thoughts with us – particularly useful if you cannot make our meetings.
Here are some ideas to get you started ……..More PLC than PTA?
Has the traditional PTA changed its image? Do you feel we need to be more or less focussed on fund raising or should the social aspect take priority?

 

  


 
BOOTHAM SCHOOL YORK email office@boothamschool.com telephone 01904 623261

 

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