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Agenda 07 Seasonal success: Art exhibition 09 What’s new: Topical advice and ideas 11
Giveaways: 17 prizes, including gift boxes, a messy kitchen and an animation bundle
Managing Your PTA 15 Successful meetings: When and where to hold them, and how to boost attendee numbers
17 FAQs raffles and lotteries: Official advice from the Gambling Commission
19 Say goodbye to bad buys: How to make smart purchasing decisions for stock and equipment
23 Money for (almost) nothing: Set up a passive income stream to boost funds all year round
26 Six ways to say goodbye: Popular presents and keepsakes for school leavers
Fundraising 29 ‘We run the village May fair!’ How one PTFA took over a successful annual event and made it even bigger and better
30 Spring into action: Tried-and-tested fundraising successes, including a fun wipeout event and an Easter bunny hunt
35 And now for something completely different: Mark the end of the school year with an alternative event to a summer fair
39 Quick and easy sponsored events: Simple funds-boosting schemes
42 Eco-friendly fundraising: Make your events greener and reduce your environmental impact
46 Step-by-step murder mystery night: Entertain your school community with a fun whodunnit
48 Let’s dance! Dos and don’ts for school discos 51 Just the ticket! The best digital platforms
PTA Hot 53 Improving children’s mental health: Help emotional wellbeing with Be the Jellyfish
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54 PTA top buys: Our round-up of recommended resources for schools and PTAs
56 Knowledge in action: Six workshops that will let children learn in a more immersive way
Back Chat 58 Facebook stories: Inspiring accounts from our PTA Facebook community
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