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Congratulations to Julian Weir on setting 6 new records at swimming sports today. Amazing!
AUDITIONS FOR "RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET"
Actors Singers and Dancers needed to play heroes, scientists and flight crew in this science fiction rock musical.
9.30 Yrs 11-14 students confirm courses with Deans
Yr 11 Ryder Hall
Yr 12 Boarders' Lounge
Yr 13/14 Pavilion
11.00 Prefect training in pavilion
The PTA
The Parent Teacher Association was formed
in June 1964
and has established a reputation for support
to the school and its families
PTA Meetings
Each meeting a guest speaker is invited.
For example we have had speakers from Police Youth Aid, Career Services, Mental Health, DARE, Truancy Services, plus an assortment of staff and students speaking about relevant topics such as NCEA or school activities, trips and events.
These meetings also provide an opportunity for parents to raise issues or concerns directly with the headmaster.
Dates of Meetings for 2012
All meetings are at 7.30 pm in the school's staffroom which is two levels above the school office.
March 6 is meet the teachers new to the school in 2012 as well as the PTA's AGM
April 3, May 8, June 5, August 7, September 4, November 6
PTA Members 2011
Chairperson(s) | Treasurer |
Secretary | Catering Convenor |
Staff Representative | Property Liasion |
Aims & Goals
- To bring about a fuller co-operation between school, home and community.
- To provide means for keeping parents and residents informed with regards to the aims and activities of the school and of education generally.
- To co-operate with the teachers and the Board of Trustees in ensuring the best possible provision for maintaining the mental and physical health of the boys.
- To sponsor functions designed to the extend the cultural and educational activities of the pupils and to raise the funds when and where necessary for the betterment of the school.
- To provide relevant information for parents and families by way of speakers at general meetings and parent information evenings
Membership
- All parents attending meetings automatically become members of the PTA.
Teachers are also automatically included and other interested adults should contact the secretary direct. The AGM is normally held in March of each year. - Nominations are accepted and the executive is elected at this meeting.
- All parents of boys at the school are eligible to stand.
- General meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month during school term.
- Each meeting a guest speaker is invited.
- For example we have had speakers from Police Youth Aid, Career Services, Mental Health, DARE, Truancy Services, plus an assortment of staff and students speaking about relevant topics such as NCEA or school activities, trips and events.
- These meetings also provide an opportunity for parents to raise issues or concerns directly with the headmaster.
Fundraising
Fundraising each year is accomplished with an annual Work Day which is organized by the Assistant Principal. This involves the students spending a day working within the community for a donation towards the school. The PTA then allocates funds towards school sporting and cultural events, equipment and grounds improvements as it deems necessary.