Unlike some charities, all roles in the PTA are volunteer roles, no one is paid. All money raised goes into the school.
Samantha (Sam) Kelly
Chair of PTA
We got involved very early on with the PTA! In fact in the summer before my daughter joined reception we helped man the “hook the duck” stall at the summer fair! I was keen to see the school in action, and let my daughter meet a few pupils and get a feel for the school before she started. She’s now in Year 5 and still loves helping me at PTA events (especially the ones that have biscuits!)
I feel very lucky that my children got a place at St Andrews as I feel it’s the very best school for them. My son is now in year 3, time flies!
I’ve helped with many events over the last 6 years including the quiz nights, “new to you” uniform sales and I organise the online PTA raffles. The PTA volunteers are a lovely friendly and welcoming bunch all wanting the best for our children and the children at the school. Being a Christmas elf helping the children choose and wrap presents has been a big highlight so far! it’s really nice being able to make a difference, the school really needs extra funds and it’s great being able to help Mrs Thomas and her team with extra funding.
I’d urge anyone to get involved as it directly helps YOUR child as well as the other school children! Also the more people involved the less we all have to do! It’s a real team effort.
Emma Kirkpatrick
I have Joseph in Year 6. When the children are at school I am an accountant and get to have cups of tea in peace in an office in central Brighton or at home when I work from there.
I have passed on the Treasurer role and now help when I can. Sometimes this involves helping with the organisation of events or buying in advance because I can’t help on the day and sometimes it works the other way around. It all depends on my work load at particular times of the year. Last year my input varied from hiding Easter eggs all over the school, delivering ice lollies to classes after sports days to helping on the sweet stall at the summer fair.
Sharon Hartnell
Secretary
I’m mother to three children at St Andrews for one happy year – Dominic in Dolphins, Beatrice in 3S and Laurence in 6M. I’ve been involved in the PTA since Laurence started at St Andrews and enjoy helping organise events and activities and thinking with others about how we can do things that will benefit the school.
One project I took on was the class tea towels – a project run for reception and year 6 children now. I’ve passed on the reins of that now but help to run the Christmas Card campaign and lend a hand for other events where I can. It’s been a real pleasure to be involved with new events like wine tasting and the art auction – and old favourites like the Summer Fair.
As secretary, I’m involved in planning and working on agendas for meetings as well as developing our newsletter. There is room to expand our PR and communications and extra volunteers are very welcome!
Vicky Baynton-Williams
Volunteer
I have two children at the school (Audrey and Rex) and I’m nosy, so I always knew I would like to be involved with the PTA and see what goes on “behind the scenes”! I love planning events and themes and I work for a charity, so I hoped I’d be useful… But equally – you don’t have to know anything about events, fundraising or have any grand ideas to help your PTA – just a bit of free time to offer.
I look forward to many more years of creative ideas and fundraising at the school!
There are also many more brilliant volunteers who help – these are the ones who’ve written a bio!! 🙂 If you would like to be included here please email your bio to [email protected]