We would like to introduce

ourselves to you as your new Co-Chairs elected at the PTA AnnualGeneral Meeting on the 5thOctober 2011.

Over the last two weeks we havebeen getting to grips with thehandover and thinking about howwe plan for the year ahead. Thefirst thing we wanted to do wasupdate you on your new PTA. Lastyear, there were two separate “Friends Associations” representing both junior andprimary schools. This year, in line with the amalgamation of the two schools, the twoassociations have joined forces to form one Parent Teachers Association (PTA)covering both The Grove and Broadway sites. We have been elected as Co-Chairs ofthis new association.

A new committee has also been formed to help manage what we need to achieve thisyear, the details of which are included in this newsletter. Together, we will endeavourto bring our energy and commitment to help our school by fundraising, provide aneffective communications channel between parents/carers and the school, and helpdevelop a social network for parents/carers.

Our main objective is to raise money for projects to assist our children’s learning. Asyet, these projects have not been finalised, but we will let you know in due course sowe all know what we are aiming for. We are tentatively aiming to raise between£25,000 - £30,000 during the course of the year, and we will keep you up to date ofhow much is raised by our “fundraising barometer” on the right of this page (we arestarting with £5,000 in the bank left over from last year’s fundraising).

So, how are we going to raise the money? Well, we intend to build on the successthat was achieved during the last school year, with some new initiatives introduced aswell. But before we start the planning process in earnest, we would like to get somefeedback.

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PTA NEWSPTA NEWS

Issue 1: October 2011

Christ the Saviour C of E Primary School

Tara Bramwell (Emilia RA) & Alison Leeson (Louis 1LO, Eden RA)

Email: christthesaviourpta@hotmail.com

Questionnaire

We will be issuing a questionnaire after half term. This questionnaire is designed to help us findout what you think of the PTA and to work out what areas we need to improve. We also want tocapture the diverse talent we have amongst us and find out who is willing to put those blessedskills to a well-deserved cause…. Christ the Saviour’s fundraising pot. We very muchhope all of you will take this opportunity to voice your ideas! From the information we gatherfrom this questionnaire we will make plans for the future, so please take 5 minutes to fill it in.

The success of your PTA will depend on everyone contributing in some way. We appreciate thattime is very precious, but please do not take it for granted that someone else has the job in hand.Ultimately, everything we do will help our children’s learning in some way, so at least motivationshould not be a problem!

Planned Giving

With public funding cutbacks, donations made to the PTA are vital for the school’s continuedsuccessful growth and virtuosity. One of the simplest ways in which to support the school,particularly if time is a real problem, is to contribute financially on a regular basis and for thispurpose we have attached relevant forms for Planned Giving. This is of course optional. Allcontributions, no matter how big or small, are extremely welcome.

These funds truly help us influence what the school does to aid our children’s education. Shouldyou decide to pursue this option, please fill out the Gift Aid Declaration Form (for UK tax payers)as this increases the value of your contribution by 25% but costs you nothing. Please do not beput off by the fact that the account and the charity name is stated as St Saviour’s – these nameswill change to Christ the Saviour in due course, but our charity number and account number willnot. Please return the relevant forms to the school office, but your banker’s order form shouldgo directly to your bank. Thank you to all parents who consider adopting this vital fundraisingoption.

Your committee

Thank you very much indeed to those who have stepped forward to take positions in thecommittee. Some of you will be conversant with the different positions on the committee, othersmay not. As a result, we have written simple “Job Descriptions” for each position so everyoneknows what they need to do. These will be issued to those listed via the contact details they haveprovided. We are also working on a comprehensive database to help ensure good and accuratecommunication. If any of the details listed below are incorrect, please get in touch via the PTAemail address: christthesaviourpta@hotmail.com.

There are vacancies! There is no doubt that Class Representatives are the backbone of thePTA – without them we would not have a PTA. They form the linchpin between parents/carersand the school. If you feel you have the ability to unite your class through good communicationsand social events we desperately need you to come on board. The vacant positions arehighlighted in purple below.

We look forward to building a strong and successful PTA that will benefit the school andultimately our children.

Tara & Alison

Email: christthesaviourpta@hotmail.com

Executive Committee

Position Name Children

Tara Bramwell Emilia (RA)Chairs

Alison Leeson Eden (RA) & Louis (1LO)Tina Saunders Bella-Jean (RS)Claire Meggitt Tommy (3RR) & Leo (NAM)Vice-Chairs

Roz Tallboy Holly (RS)Secretary Lou Murgatroyd Archie (RS)Treasurer Maria Bob Marcus (2GS) & James (RG)

Jane Arombo Lumumba (2AL) & Aisha (4AB)Assistant Treasurers Janet Leacock Solomon (Yr 5), Aaron (Yr3), Malachi (1LO) & Noah

(NAM)

Non-Executive Committee

Position Name Children

Aida Ohanians Daniel (1MW)Charmaine Stimson Ruby (5LS)Treasury AssistantsJackie Roberts Olivia Bailey (4AB)Camilla Reid Joanna (6SJ)Luchia Abbay Henok Hagos (1MS)Suha Lagu Keji (1LO)

Refreshments Team

Aida Ohanians Daniel (1MW)Lou Murgatroyd Archie (RS)

2nd-Hand Uniform TeamKaty Willis Emily (5LS)Catherine Bedwin William (1MS)Vic Carey Nathan (2MT) & Toby (NAM)

Lost PropertyCo-ordination Team

Suha Lagu Keji (RT)Book Fair Co-ordinator(Infants)

Sarah Smith Imogen (RA) & Joseph (2S) Palmer

Book Fair Co-ordinator(Juniors)

Mo Perkins

School CalendarCo-ordinator

Berina Pavicevic Luka (2GS)

Event Co-ordinatorBoden Co-ordinator Kate Nicholls Freya (2AL) Sophie (5??)Class Rep Co-ordinator

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Class Reps

Class Name Children

Janet Leacock Solomon (Yr 5), Aaron (Yr3), Malachi (1LO) & Noah (NAM)NAM

NPM

Annabel Thornton Benjamin (1MW) & Georgia (RA)Tara Bramwell Emilia (RA)RA

Sarah Geake Millie (RA)Bryony Franklin Katie (RG)Caroline Hill Luke (2NS) & Alexander (RG)RG

Siba Agbeyegbe Rachel (RG)Kamika Wright Amariah (RS)Zanda Russell Dorian (RS)Lisa Walsh Amber (RS) & Daniel Lynch (3NA)

RS

Adele Armstrong Barr Ellis (RS)Alice Okuyiga Isaac (1LO)

1LOAilsa Duncan Angus (1LO)Rachel Montgomery Tom (1MS)

1MSFatmata Ansah Mica (5) Keziah (3) & Isaiah (1MS)

1MW

Beverley Everett Matthew (2AL)2AL

Alpha Mwaikambo Adeline (2AL)Sophie Mathieu Felix (2GS)

2GSChie Hutchings Arianna (2GS)Caroline Hill Luke (2NS) & Alexander (RG)

2NSMichelle Griffiths Mikayla (2NS)Zoe Stumpf William (3DH) & Isobel (1MS)Sonia Cooper Alyssa Scott (3DH)3DH

Alison Davies (McCulloch) Olin (3DH) & Tara (RA)Sara Al-Tahan Leilani (2L)Mikako Boundy Leika (3NA)Jane Pavey Oscar (3RR)

3NA

Darren Moore Ella (3RR) & Beth (Nur)Jackie Roberts Olivia Bailey (4AB)Jelena Ivanovic Marko (4AB)4AB

Juanita Hector Jonathon (4AB) & Jayce (4HK)Sarah Turner Oliver (4GF) & Zack (2GS)

4GF

Helen Ivison4HK

Zoe Bartholomew George (4HK)Clare Culling Hugh (5LR) & Nancy (RG)

5LRCaroline Allen Bella (4??) Isaac (5LR)Rachel Schumm Joe (5LS) & Max (3DH)

5LSEwon Dorrington!

5TM

Wendy Norman Alistair Muckle (6MY)6MY

Camilla Reid Joanna (6SJ)6SJ

Jacqui Killick Charlotte (6TH)6TH

Nicky Rae Jessica (6TH) & Dominic (2GS)

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