Contents 31 21 The team
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Agenda 07 Roundup: A shady fox dome, hosting a free talk and more...
11 We did it!: Two schools share how they renovated their playgrounds
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COVER Bring STEM to life: How to inspire creativity and innovation
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Fundraising 21 COVER ‘Our dad joke book was such fun to put together’
23 ‘We granted wishes to celebrate the school’s 50th birthday’
26 Easter quick wins: Try one of our egg-citing fundraisers
Events 29 ‘Our Iftar feast represents Muslims from many different countries’
31 COVER Going public: Holding events that appeal to the wider public, as well as the school community, can signifi cantly increase your profi ts
34 Link your event to the curriculum: Draw more attention to your cause with a themed fundraiser
37 Hiring venues outside school: Mix things up with an external location
Grants 39 ‘We secured a grant thanks to our eco credentials’
40 COVER Successful grant applications: How to maximise your chances of success
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Grants for schools: Our pick of grants with a special focus on STEM
Running a PTA 45 Ten ways volunteers can help the PTA: Step up your recruitment drive
47 Your PTA starter kit: A lowdown of the essentials you’ll need
48 COVER Fundraising with AI: Everything you need to know
51 Payroll giving FAQs: Here’s how to make it work for you
Enrichment 53 Smiles all round: Get your teeth into oral health education
54 Enrichment hub: How to add value to the school experience
57 Take part: Our pick of campaigns, competitions and challenges
School skills 58 Preparing for the future
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