PTA News
Wednesday 1st March 2023
Chair: Kieran Lewis Treasurer: Brent Batten
Secretary: Nicola Fletcher-Williams and Danelle Cresswell
Contact: pta@shellypark.school.nz
Next PTA Meeting date: Tuesday 13th March 2023 @ 7:30pm
PTA AGM March 13th
This will be held on Monday, 13th March in the staffroom.
Do you sometimes wish you knew more about what’s happening at school? Do you want to meet other parents and caregivers? Would you like to have a say in what fundraising & community events take place? Come along to a PTA meeting and start ticking off the list!
Every parent, grandparent and caregiver is automatically a member of the PTA and we would love to see you.
Chairperson and Treasurer roles
We are seeking expressions of interest in those who may like to take on the role of Chairperson or Treasurer as the two year term of these roles has come to an end. We are looking for enthusiastic people to take over from Brent (current treasurer) and Kieran (current chair). They will support the new people in these roles as much as required once the role is taken on.
Chairperson:
This is an exciting role within the PTA and would be a great fit for any parent who is well settled into Shelly Park school life, or have been involved with our fundraising events throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be well-organised and always up for a challenge!
Chairperson Role:
● Liaise closely with the School Principal, the Board of Trustees Chairperson and maintain a working relationship with them
● Produce an agenda for each meeting in consultation with the Secretary
● Review PTA meeting minutes
● Input towards the PTA content of the school newsletter
● Perform other duties ordinarily associated with the role of a Chairperson
● Presides at all Annual General Meetings and Special General Meetings
● This role has a casting vote as well as a personal vote at all such meetings
● Approval of payments from the PTA bank account
● Work with both the Treasurer and Secretary as required
Treasurer
The treasurer is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the PTA, and whilst a background in finance is not a requirement, a general interest and understanding of financials / accounts would be a bonus in this role. The ideal candidate would need to be able to allocate time to maintaining / reconciling accounts on a roughly fortnightly basis, to ensure everything is kept up to date and in reasonable order. The PTA utilises Xero for its accounting.
Treasurer Role:
● Shall have the custody of all funds, account for the same.
● Prepare financial reports for the PTA Meetings monthly.
● Prepare and have complete the accounts for audit and have the annual financial statements available for presentation at the AGM in March.
● Perform such other duties as pertain to the office of Treasurer.
To ensure the continuity of the PTA, it’s imperative that we fill the outgoing role/s soon and with a transition, so the wealth of invaluable PTA knowledge can continue on. Please don’t hesitate to contact the PTA for more information about what each role entails, how much time it takes each month etc pta@shellypark.school.nz.
SECOND HAND UNIFORM SHOP
Date: Friday 3rd March
Time: 8.30-9.15am
Location: School Hall Foyer
The second hand uniform shop is back for 2023 with lots of stock, lower prices and EFTPOS now available! Come see us this Friday or mark your calendars for our next shop opening on Friday March 31st. The shop is open 2-3 times per term and upcoming dates will be advertised in the school newsletter and on the facebook pages. If you need uniform urgently in between these times, please contact us on seconds@shellypark.school.nz
Thanks to all the families who have recently donated uniform to sell. All of the proceeds from uniform sales goes straight back into our school, helping to fund projects like the new junior playground. This is a really easy way to help out the school and keep uniform costs affordable for us all. Donations can be dropped off at the office anytime or to the school hall when the uniform shop is open. We also offer a service to sell uniform on your behalf for a small fee per item. If you’d like us to take the hassle out of selling for you, please drop off your uniform as above but clearly marked with your name, contact details and bank account number.
If we’ve not got what you need in stock, the Shelly Park School Second Hand Buy and Sell facebook page is also there for you to request specific items or sell uniform directly to others.
Entertainment Book
Thank you to those who have recently purchased an entertainment book. The PTA truly does appreciate the extra funds that the school gains from each purchase. All memberships last 12 months from the date of purchase.
Every membership sold gives 20% back to our school! Please support our school with this fundraiser, and share this link with family, friends and work colleagues. Use this link to find out more! https://nz.entdigital.net/orderbooks/954z61
2023 Dates for PTA Meetings
13th March, 4th April, 8th May, 6th June, 18th July, 7th August, 5th September, 9th October, 14th November, 4th December
