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PTA

The primary function of the PTA is to strengthen relationships between the home and the school. They also raise substantial funds to assist our children and school community. Each year there is a programme of events which facilitates these aims. All PTA members are volunteers and their work for the school is much appreciated and highly valued. The school relies on the PTA to help achieve Mellons Bay School annual and strategic goals in relation to resources, equipment and development.

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Get Involved with our PTA

The PTA are always looking for volunteers to help with many activities happening around the school. Any volunteer time is appreciated, there is no big time requirements needed. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet other parents and feel part of the school community.

Please complete the form below if you have an interest in helping in the PTA in the following areas. When the need to ask for help arises, we will contact you to see if you are available. Our PTA will contact you asap to confirm your availability and if certain roles suit. Otherwise, email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Executive Committee

The executive committee consists of approximately 6 people including the Chairperson, Treasurer, Secretary, Fundraiser. The purpose of having an executive committee is to make decisions on behalf of the PTA. Some of these decisions may need PTA consultation, however, the executive committee have delegated authority regarding some decisions in order to keep PTA moving forward.

Chairperson - Dawn Gillard - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This role involves facilitating PTA meetings, being the face of the PTA, liaising with PTA executive and school management, having the complete overview of PTA issues, activities and direction.

Secretary - TBA - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This role involves compiling agendas and minutes for PTA meetings. It also includes keeping policies and procedures up to date and general communication to PTA members as required.

Communications - Yvonne Goodwin - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This role involves has two key focuses. The first being the contact person and caretaker of all parent involvement with PTA events and activities. Secondly to improve home communication, for example, Facebook, Wi chat, text and working with classroom representatives to get parents closer to what is happening in their childs personal life. Please contact Renee on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you wish to discuss.

Treasurer -Michelle Lobb - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Treasurer is responsible for managing the PTA accounts and reporting of the financial position at PTA meetings. The Treasurer also assists with any financial tasks relating to events, eg. Floats, eftpos, banking etc.

Events and Fundraising - TBA - This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The fundraising team is usually led by one or two people who organise fundraising activities and enlist a group of helpers, parents or PTA members to assist.

Parent Class Representative

The PTA has developed an initiative for parents and students to connect and enjoy the social
aspect of being at school.

Each year there will be a request for a parent to be the Parent Class Representative for your child's class. The volunteer for this role will be given a class list from the office with contact details of parents and students in that class.

The Parent Class Representative then maintains that list (make changes or additions as required), distributes the list to each family in that class, and organises social events throughout the year. Permission for details to be distributed to class members, is given by parents on enrolment.

IMPORTANT: If you do not wish for your details to be shared with class members, please advise the office on enrolment.

Lunchroom

The lunchroom is a PTA fundraiser and contributes substantially to overall funds raised. It is managed entirely by volunteers. There are 3 main roles:

Menu
Each term the lunchroom menu changes. They offer a variety of healthy options, as well as the usual treats of pies, biscuits, chips etc... View the current menu here on the home page under quicklinks

Lunch Room Helpers
This involves a team of volunteer parents, who work together to compile student order. Contact Dawn Gillard to get on the roster, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

School Help Form

Fill in form below if you have an interest in helping the school in the following areas. When the need to ask for help arises, we will contact you to see if you are available.

Introduction

The school identified a specific need for an administrator who could assist with applying for external grants for school resources and equipment. In 2010, a part time development administrator was employed. This role compliments PTA fundraising activities. Over the years, the role has expanded to include developing new marketing material ie. the school prospectus and being the dedicated resource for maintaining the school website. This has enhanced our service and communication to parents and the local community. The role also includes the production of the newsletter, sourcing newsletter sponsors, the back up for library and administration staff, and the coordinator for ASB school banking, Yummy Apples and Meadow Fresh promotions, BNZ Closed for Good, Fields of Dreams School Swimming at Lloyd Elsmore and SunSmart Schools.

Advertise With Us

We have advertising space available in our school newsletter and on our school website.
Please contact Mel Hatton for further details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Current Projects

New netball uniforms

Projects Completed

Mellons Bay School would like to acknowledge the donations received for the projects below:

New rugby posts with the assistance of the NZ Community Trust
Two full sets of netball uniforms and bibs with the assistance of the Howick Club
Senior School sunshade with the assistance of Southern Trust, Lion Foundation and PTA
Middle School Sun Shade with the assistance of the Lion Foundation
Upgrade of the school pool equipment, sun shade, fencing and painting with the assistance of Lotteries Auckland Community, The Trusts Charitable Foundation and Board of Trustees.
Hall lighting and sound equipment with the assistance of the Lion Foundation.
Computers for the ICT room with the assistance of the Lion Foundation
Junior sand pit sun shade with the assistance of Southern Trust and the PTA
Piupiu with the assistance of the Howick Club and the Sir John Logan Campbell Trust.
Music equipment and t-shirts with the assistance of Howick RSA and Howick Club
Portable sun shades with the assistance of Southern Trust.
Rugby jerseys and school sports polo shirts with the assistance of The NZ Community Trust.
Junior school readers with the assistance of Trillian Trust.
Junior playground building with the assistance of Lion Foundation, Pelorus Trust, Blue Sky Community Trust and Southern Trust.
Piupiu for our Kapa Haka group with the assistance of the Howick Club and the Howick RSA.
Junior school readers and ESOL resource with the assistance of the Lion Foundation.
A fort for our junior playground with the assistance of Blue Sky Trust
Assistance for maintenance and running cost for our school pool over the summer period from Auckland City Council.
New rugby and football uniforms funded by Trillian Trust.
Science Trolley funded by Founr Winds Foundation.

Make a Donation or Bequest

To make a donation or bequest, please contact Mel Hatton for further details: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.