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Thank you to Zena Alli, Nuala Calvi, Daniel Etherington, Anna Scott and


all the PTA members who have shared their stories this issue.


Cover: Denis Novikov/istockphoto.com


Agenda 07 ‘Our PTA Pantry helps families in need’


08 Roundup: Stop the scammers, brighten children’s lives and more


11 My PTA life: A new PTA chair reveals all about her role


13 Dress up for the PTA: Grab a costume to raise both the PTA’s profi le and much needed funds


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14 COVER How to plan your summer fair: Everything you need to do, and when, to ensure your event goes without a hitch


Running a PTA 19


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Fundraising 27


Retail therapy: Use shopping affi liates to increase funds


30 COVER Record your school’s history: Step back in time


33 Summer holiday fun: The school year is over but it doesn’t mean fundraising has to take a break


Events 35


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‘We held an outdoor movie night in the afternoon’


37 Super summer fairs: Get inspired by these success stories


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Changing chairs: How to ensure a smooth transfer


COVER QR codes: What they are, how they work and how to use them to make your life easier


Hotspot: Ideas for new starters – and extend a warm welcome to parents with


‘tea and tissues’ 25


Approaching businesses:


Tips for the best chance of success


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Ideas for unusual games: Can’t face another tombola? Mix things up with something different


42 COVER Get a move on: Raise your heart rate as well as money for the PTA with a host of sponsored active events


Wish list


45 PTA top buys: Essentials worth investing in


48 Winning workshops: Send pupils on a trip inside the human body


School’s out 50


I wish I’d known… Your PTA memories and life lessons


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