P.T.A Meeting Notification (Sat. 6th April, 2019)

The P.T.A Community at Playpen has been a success over the years

According to Wikipedia Parent–Teacher Association/Organization (PTA/PTO) or parent–teacher–student association (PTSA) is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a school.

Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) are an active part of school life for schools across the country. Many thousands of parents volunteer to join in with PTA activities at their child's school, giving their time and energy to fund-raising and working in partnership with the school.

The role of the PTA

PTA activity will vary from school to school. Some PTAs are involved in fund-raising and most will agree on social events for parents and children. some provide helpers for outings and special events and a large number run clubs for sport, music or drama. Most PTAs will organise meetings to inform parents about education issues, too, particularly when changes are taking place.

A successful PTA will bring together parents and teachers who are interested in supporting the school. Meetings are usually very informal with event planning and organising the main focus. PTAs tend to meet a couple of times each term. Meetings may be held at school but some PTAs get together at a local pub to make it more of a social gathering.

The importance of involving parents

Research has shown that parental involvement has a very significant impact on a child's achievement and attainment at school.

A successful PTA provides parents and teachers with the opportunity to exchange views, work together and to develop mutual trust and confidence. 

In a world where everyone's time is precious getting people to join a PTA can be a daunting task but all parents and teachers can get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available.

The life-cycle of a PTA committee will vary. Some members may stay involved for ten years or more - particularly if they have subsequent children attending the school. Others may stay for a few years and then move on.

Notification of our PTA Meeting

This is to inform our valued parents that the PTA meeting of Playpen comes up on Saturday, 6th April, 2019. Please, Kindly make every effort to attend. Thank you for your Cooperation.