Nelson College PTA

The Nelson College PTA is a an enthusiastic group that meets regularly to foster a close relationship between school and home.

Objective

The objective of the PTA is to secure the support of parents as a body for everything that will beneficially influence the welfare and progress of the students and the College.

Membership

All parents and College staff are eligible to become members. If you would like to join please attend one of our meetings or contact the Chairperson.
Other persons interested in the College may become members at the discretion of the committee.

PTA Committee 2017

Chairperson – Melissa Everett
Secretary – Delyth Logan
Treasurer – Sue McCliskie
Uniform Shop representative – Paula Smith
Committee Members – The fours office bearers above, plus Barbara Franklett, Des Bentin, Louise Busby, Gillian Dancey, Lou Illes, Melissa Parker, Janine Pomeroy
Staff Representative – Diane Garside
College Management representative – Ron Kelly and Brian Hore
Board of Trustee representative – Deleece Hall
Trust Foundation Representatives – Melissa Everett and Janine Pomeroy

Meetings and Events

PTA meetings are held monthly during the school term in the college staffroom (usually the 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm). Check the school calendar for dates of upcoming meetings. All parents are encouraged to come along, meet other parents and learn about what’s going on at the school. There are several social functions during the year including the annual PTA Quiz night fundraiser. A lot of fun is had by all!

Our next formal meeting will be the AGM, Monday 19 March, 2018 at 7.30pm in the staffroom. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible to wrap up another year of PTA. Supper provided.

Before then though we’ll be hosting the “Behind the Scenes at the College” event on Thursday 15 February, 4 – 6pm. See flyer for details.

Support From the PTA

The profit from the PTA uniform shop produces most of the PTA’s funding. This money plus other profits from fund-raising activities is distributed to:

Students – this includes teams and/or individuals who represent the College in a wide range of activities both nationally and internationally.
College – this money provides extra classroom equipment to enhance learning, sports equipment and other items that improve the school surroundings for students and staff.
Special projects – such as contributions to the Gibbons Trade Education Centre, the new Whare -Te Ara Poutama or assistance towards the maintenance of Mataki Lodge.

Applications for financial assistance from the PTA need to be made to the College Management Team.

For any inquiries, please contact Delyth Logan