PTA

 

As the school year has begun, the PTA are looking forward to another successful year of fundraising. We welcome all new parents to the school and we hope that you will join us in supporting our school through the PTA events. All parents are automatically members of the PTA, so why not come along to our next meeting and share your ideas? 

St Thomas More PTA is very active with events to support and raise funds for the school. We run a wide range of activities throughout the year. 

You can also keep up to date with the PTA events by following us on Facebook.

Do you shop Online? You can raise money for St Thomas More PTA simply by registering with EasyFundraising Click here to register or Download the Easy Fundraising App and support the PTA whilst shopping online!

Please support our events wherever possible! Any parent can help at any of our events. Please contact Nick O'Toole if you can help on the day or just if you are able to set up or tidy up at the end of an event by clicking here.

We meet every 2nd Tuesday in the month at The Lancashire Fold at 8pm, please come and get involved and new ideas are always welcome!!!

Best wishes 

Jo Lynch
Chair 

 

 

PTA committee:

Jo Lynch - Chair

Kim Ormsby - Vice Chair

Leander Lynch - Treasurer

Gemma De Cet – Secretary

Contact details: e | stmschoolpta@gmail.com
 

Please follow us on Facebook as this is a great way of keeping updated on upcoming events - Search for STM PTA Alkrington

P.T.A.

10 reasons why we need your help!

As parents, you are AUTOMATICALLY a member of the PTA… your voice counts.

Our PTA depends on a continual cycle of parental involvement. As children reach their final year and leave, so do their parents. The teachers and head support us when possible, but without all your support, we have no PTA - WE REALLY DO NEED YOUR SUPPORT. The PTA is a mixture of parents that work together for the benefit of all of our children here at St Thomas More. Some are full-time parents, some work part-time or work full-time. NONE of us are specialists in fundraising. Taking an active role with the PTA is critical to your children's success, so we've compiled a list of 10 reasons why helping the PTA will greatly improve your child's experience of school.

1. You are vital to the success of the school 

• Schools are becoming more and more dependent on their PTAs for funds.
•  Without the funds raised by the PTA, your child would not get the benefits of: the canopy over the reception outdoor play area, subsidised school trips or new computer equipment.

2. It's TOTALLY flexible!

•  There are a variety of small ways you can help and be involved - from designing a poster, photocopying and distributing letters in the school, cleaning up after an event, helping out on a stall…so many ways.
•  Giving up just 30 minutes of your time to help the PTA is invaluable. If everyone could spare 30 minutes a term to help, just think what we could achieve!
•  You don't have to attend PTA meetings - you can use our contact details to send in ideas for discussion.

3. You'll feel more connected

• There's no better way to know what events are being planned, have your say or make new fundraising suggestions, than by offering your help and support.
•  You'll get to know teachers and support staff on a more familiar basis.

4. You'll be part of a great network

•  Every PTA event is an opportunity to meet other parents in the same situation as you.
•  You will be part of a like-minded network of people who all share a common goal of improving the school for all our children.

5. Make a difference

•  By volunteering to help the PTA, you'll be able to use whatever skills you have for a noble cause.
•  Our PTA strives to establish a supportive and encouraging community for the entire school.

6. We're not just for mums!

• It's important to our PTA, our school and our pupils to have dads represented on our committee and to help reach out to other dads.
•  Are you a dad with a skill that would come in useful?

7. Be a role model

•  By getting involved with our PTA, you'll show your children that not only are they important to you, but their education is as well.
•  Your children will see you playing an active part in making their education more varied.
•  Getting involved illustrates good teamwork and community spirit.

8. What the PTA does affects every parent (and pupil)

•  Your voice matters - the PTA is made up of people elected to represent you, so help us to do this effectively.
•  Your ideas and involvement can help improve the quality of education for all the children at our school.
•  See the smiles on their faces and know that you have played a part in making school a little more comfortable and fun!

9. It's fun!

• Help plan fun events, socials and get-togethers
• Suggest NEW fun ways to raise funds.
•  Get your whole family involved!

10. Finally…

•  Our children are only at school for a relatively short time. PTA events such as disco’s, Christmas parties and the summer fair will be remembered fondly by our children for a lifetime.
•  The equipment and resources the PTA helps fund, make learning even more engaging. Help us continue to create lasting memories for our children.