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22 Contents SUMMER 2020


Agenda 07 Seasonal success: Bring out the bunting 09 Notes: Ideas and advice for the term ahead 10


Going green: One school’s journey to a cleaner, happier environment


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Giveaways: 15 prizes to be won, including an AR bundle, fair games and branded eco-cups


Managing your PTA 17 Why being on a PTA is good for you! 19 Getting your communications right: Establish effective channels and improve your reach


22 Good as new: Selling second-hand uniform 27 FAQs – using young volunteers at events 29 Your end-of-year checklist


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Events 31 ‘Our Dads ‘n’ Donuts Day celebrated male role models’


32 A-Z of stalls and games 34 Summer fair hacks: For a stress-free event 37 Crowd pleasers: Increase footfall at your fair 39 Event survival kit: The essential items you should always have in your posession


41 Top five ideas for Father’s Day 42 Too cool for school? How to engage with children in Years 5 and 6


45 Battling the elements: Contingency planning for the Great British weather


Fundraising 47 Building blocks: How housebuilders are supporting schools and PTAs


49 What’s in a name? Label affiliate schemes 50 10 steps to grant success


PTA Hot 53 Banish worries with a wellbeing workshop


54 PTA top buys: Our round-up of some of the best products and resources for schools and PTAs


56 Peace of mind: School workshops focused on mental health


Back Chat 58 Worth sharing: More inspiring accounts from our PTA community


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