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Agenda 07 Roundup: Inset day Legoland fundraiser, staying safe around water, create a logo to boost your PTA’s brand and more...


11 We did it!: A trio of climate change success stories


14 COVER Protect our playground: How PTAs can help schools reduce carbon emissions, promote environmental conservation and encourage eco-friendly practices


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20 Hotspot: Chairing the PTA


23 Infographics: How to make an impact with your communication


Fundraising 25


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Running a PTA 19 Class representatives: This vital role keeps parents in the loop


31 Give uniforms a second life: Crafty ideas to save sending torn and stained clothes to landfi ll


Events 33


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‘Our fashion fundraiser felt like a real community effort’


Cultural events: Think outside the box by holding a fundraising event with a cultural twist


39 COVER ‘The Moving On Parade is a rite of passage before secondary school’


41 COVER Upgrade your summer fair: Draw a big crowd with some ‘wow’ attractions


Wish list 45 PTA top buys: Make the most of playtime both inside and outside the classroom


‘I took the plunge with a skydive for the school’


COVER Fundraising success: A pop-up charity shop, a


scarecrow trail and a secret postcard auction


29 Meet the funder: Morrisons Foundation


48 Winning workshops: Help children learn about climate change and how they can make a difference


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School skills 50 Oracy Q&A How the PTA can support teaching children to articulate their ideas


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