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ISSUE 03 | NOVEMBER 2012


 


contents






features 


6 PTA-UK MEETS: Teacher of the Year 2012, Nathan Kemp


10 IT’S A NEW MEMBERSHIP YEAR: see what is in store for you


13 EASY PEASY: announcing our new partnership with easyfundraising.org.uk


16 GET SWAPPING: and take part in Climate Week 2013


22 JUST IMAGINE: superstar Dolly Parton on her Imagination Library


24 AN EARLY CHRISTMAS PRESENT: unwrapped – a brand new PTA-UK website


26 AN INVITATION FOR YOU: details about our National PTA event






regulars


 4 YOUR VIEWS: your letters, emails and Facebook posts


5 10 THINGS TO DO: quick, easy, last minute Christmas ideas


8 CASE STUDY: Meet Portrush PS PTFA


9 WORKSHOP WISDOM: making money without holding an event


18 FOCUS ON: free school PTAs


21 5 MINUTES WITH: Paralympic Games Maker Mandy Harding


28 PSST...THE INSIDE TRACK: on Christmas fundraisers


30 FAQS: festive guidance to ensure a merry Christmas


31 MINI GUIDE: utilise your local business community


34 ADVICE: the key to promoting your PTA


36 NEXT ISSUE: reaching you on 15 January 2013






competitions & offers


15 AN EARLY CHRISTMAS BONUS: win a share of £3,000, courtesy of Viking.


20 RECOMMEND A SUPPLIER: and win £100 courtesy of EdPlace.


35 FREE CALENDARS: a chance to win courtesy of the School Calendar Store.


 






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