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he summer holidays are over. As we cram new pencil cases into new school bags, wriggle children into new (or pre-loved) uniform
and try to work out a new morning routine, it’s also time to embrace the excitement and challenges a fresh year of fundraising brings. To fi re up your imagination, we’ve
created the PTA Handbook, a special ten-page section. Navigate the fundamentals from starting a PTA (p12) to
fi nding the answers to your most frequently asked questions (p15). If you’re ready to take the next steps on your fundraising journey, read our PTA Explorers Guide, where charity development manager Pamela Walker explains how PTAs can benefi t from working with their local communities. Find out more on p22. If you’ve already turned your thoughts to Christmas, discover how
three PTAs held fairs to remember on p37 and fi nd festive fare to tickle your visitors’ tastebuds on p42. A valuable way to promote a supportive culture in your school is to
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create a sensory room. It’s not just for those with special educational needs, and can benefi t pupils dealing with issues such as anxiety, bereavement, bullying and illness. Nuala Calvi fi nds out more on p32. New experiences can feel like the fi rst day of school for us parents too. But whether it’s your fi rst PTA meeting, fi rst time as chair or fi rst time organising an event, our PTA+ community has all the advice and support you need. To receive our carefully curated newsletter in your inbox, sign up at
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facebook.com/groups/PTAnetwork. Happy fundraising! I look forward to spending the term with you.
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