Aims of the PTA

• Fundraising to provide extra facilities and equipment for the school
• To provide fun and educational extra-curricular activities for pupils
• To encourage family participation within the school

Questions and Answers

• What happens to any money raised?
  Profits are used for specific projects
• Who is in the PTA?
  All parents and teachers are automatically members of the PTA.
• Who runs it?
  A committee is elected each year at the Annual General Meeting to manage the funds and activities of the PTA.
• How often does the Committee meet?
  The Committee meetings are held once a month during term time. All parents/carers and teachers are welcome at any meeting. The AGM is held every September.
• Where does the Committee meet?
  The AGM is held at school. Other meetings are generally held in committee member’s houses to keep them informal.
• How much would be expected of me if I were to get involved?
  It is entirely up to you: an involvement can range from
  • contributing an idea
  • helping at an event/activity
  • coming along to a meeting
  • to being a committee member
• How can I get information on what is going on?
  The PTA notice board  or  email the PTA at pta@prestonprimary.co.uk