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Our school is fortunate to have an amazing PTA made up of dedicated and committed parents who work together and generously volunteer their time to support our students, teachers, and wider community. Additionally, our Friends of the PTA play a crucial role by contributing their time and effort to school-wide events, which helps make them a success.
A school PTA’s core responsibilities include fundraising, organising community and social events, enhancing parent–teacher communication, and advocating for students and school improvements. The PTA strives to foster a supportive learning environment and enhance the educational experience for all students. Our goal is to promote a strong sense of community and encourage active parent involvement in school life.
Over the years, the PTA has organised a variety of fun events for our school whaanau and the wider community. One of our most significant projects was fundraising for the new playground which opened in 2022, through which we proudly raised over $80,000 to create a space that all students can enjoy. Building on this success, our dedicated team of volunteers has now turned its focus to a new project, the restoration of the school pool, a much-loved facility that has been part of our community since 1955.
Our events are always well attended, and we know that’s thanks to the fantastic support of our school whaanau. If you can lend a hand even once or twice a year, it really helps take the pressure off the PTA Committee and ensures our events are the best they can be. We’re so grateful for our Friends of the PTA – you truly rock!
One of the biggest challenges for any PTA event coordinator is filling the roster. Even giving up a short part of your day makes a huge difference – whether it’s helping on the BBQ, selling drinks or ice blocks, or lending a hand with setting up or packing away. It’s not a big ask, but it has a big impact. After all, it’s true what they say: “Many hands make light work!”
Our meetings are typically held once a month to discuss upcoming events, and the venue is discussed closer to the time. If you would like to join a team of like-minded whaanau, please email jasmineh@mangerebridge.school.
