Karori Normal School


Parent Teacher Association (PTA)


Families, Fundraising and Fun – building our school community and providing extra resources


The Karori Normal School PTA is an active group of parents/caregivers and teachers who work together to:

  1. to provide a link between the children, parents/caregivers and the school;
  2. to bring the school community together in social activities or informative events;
  3. to raise funds to provide improved facilities, resources and opportunities for the members of the school community;
  4. to encourage family involvement in school activities; and
  5. to adhere to charitable principles. Financial gain is not an objective of the Association

 

What does the PTA do?


The PTA is involved in events that help build the school community, fundraising opportunities that allow the school to provide extra resources and volunteer work within our school.


Here are some of the many activities the PTA organises:

  • We welcome in the school year with our annual 'Get to know others' PTA hosted drinks
  • The KNS Ultimate Challenge – a team-based challenge where the students compete in teams of ten in a variety of physical, creative and mental challenges
  • Kids' Artwork Calendars and Cards - working with teachers to produce the calendars and cards in time for Christmas gifts
  • Staff Appreciation Day - the PTA provides teachers with lunch supplied by the school community, and a day away from lunch time playground duties to show the school community's appreciation of all they do
  • Entertainment Books – distribution of discount books for families to utilise -Order Here
  • Discos - organising and providing fun discos for all age groups across the school. 


How do I get involved?


Being a part of the PTA is a great way to get involved in your children's school including those who can’t get to the school during the work-week.  We always welcome newcomers, so please feel free to join us.

We meet every fourth Wednesday of the month during term time in the KNS staffroom at 7.30pm.

If you are new to the school, or want to find out more, feel free to make contact to ask for the low down on how things work, what’s involved and ask any of those questions you've always wanted to ask.

We would welcome your contribution to the school community; whatever time you can spare would be greatly appreciated.

Please pop into a meeting. We’d love to see you or email us on kns.pta@gmail.com

We are always looking for new members to take on a variety of fun and rewarding tasks.  Most of our members also hold down day jobs and so roles are extremely flexible and manageable.


 

How does the PTA allocate the funds raised?


The allocation of PTA fundraising is done via a 'fundraising wishlist' developed by staff and the Board of Trustees, which prioritises the projects for fundraising investment.

The ‘fundraising wishlist’ is discussed and confirmed at the PTA - ensuring there is alignment between the Board and staff priorities and PTA funding allocation.