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-120314-23840000SS Philip & James’ Primary SchoolParent Teacher Association (PTA)Registered Charity No. 1121283PTA Chair ReportAcademic Year 2016-2017It has been our pleasure to stand as your PTA Co-Chairs for the past three years, and there are many things we are proud to have accomplished during this run. Lots of great things have come to fruition during this time: streamlining our communications by implementing , Mail Chimp, and our PTA website; seeing “The Mound” project completed after years of fundraising; and creating new and EASY ways to fundraise by using online platforms like . The successes of this PTA are due to the continuing support of the school and so many generous, dedicated, hardworking parents who consistently volunteer their time, efforts, and talents to our events. However, we don’t see success reflected in the amount of money we raise, but rather in the sense of community and belonging that makes Phil & Jim school stand so tall above all the rest. MISSION STATEMENT: Our PTA exists to provide the families of Phil & Jim with fun and interactive social activities that strengthen the relationship between home and school, and build a sense of community amongst all our families. We use these events to fundraise for programs, facilities and activities at Phil & Jim. The PTA also acts as a liaison to help coordinate communication from the class teacher to the parents through a Class Representative.Every parent and teacher at Phil & Jim is a member of the PTA. The PTA Committee currently consists of six trustee members, selected by vote at the Annual General Meeting in September 2016.Co-Chairs: Jen Ingham and Lara StokesSecretary: Lisa GuppyTreasurer: Ruth DorsoClass Rep Coordinator: Anna NileshwarProject Coordinator: Emma DadsonIn 2016/2017, the Phil & Jim PTA coordinated the following social & fundraising activities:New Parent Coffee MorningSchool CalendarInternational ‘Bring & Share’ EveningDesign Your Own Holiday CardsChristmas BazaarSanta’s Grotto (KS1) & Santa Gifts (books for each child)Quiz NightMother’s Day BreakfastNearly New SaleDoughnuts for DadsSummer FeteAristotle CupPhil & Jim’s PTA has tried very hard to organise our events in such a way that each activity carries an equal weight of fundraising and socialising. We provided an opportunity for parents and children to meet other families across the school, to see and speak to teachers outside the classrooms, and to give the children a chance to show their musical, artistic, and athletic talents. The community that has been formed by the odd coincidence that our children attend the same primary school is simply incredible, and standing as your Co-Chairs for the last three years, we are incredibly proud to have been a part of that. Other ‘behind-the-scenes’ fundraisingSponsorship from local businesses Individual year group cake salesCharity fundraisingShopping links (i.e. Amazon, Stamptastic, Easy Fundraising)In 2015/16, the PTA and school completed the “Mound” project with enormous thanks to Becky Chamberlain. Since this was such a huge cost to our reserves, 2016/17 was a bit of a ‘rebuilding year.’ That said, with the help of all the parents who donated time and money, the Phil & Jim PTA was able to grant the school money for the following in 2016/2017:?100 to each classroom & the libraryA “Santa” gift (book) for each child in the schoolMusical Instruments Microphones for sound systemLilac outdoor roofingLost Property trugsAnnual Life Bus and Residential contributionsOur PTA is supported by an amazing community. We are fortunate to have many businesses and sponsors who donate food, drink, money and supplies to our school. At the heart of this community is every parent, teacher, staff member, and most importantly, all the children who bring their creativity and passion to school every day, giving us reasons to do what we do in order to help the school supply them with the tools to achieve greatness. We have so enjoyed leading the PTA these past three years, and we wish all the best to the children, parents, teachers and new PTA Committee members who will take us all into a new era at Phil & Jim.With gratitude,Jen Ingham and Lara StokesPhil & Jim PTA Co-Chairs ................
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