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 2018

Chairperson – Janine Pomeroy
Secretary -Position currently vacant
Treasurer – Sue McCliskie
Uniform Shop representative – Paula Smith
Committee Members – The fours office bearers above, plus Barbara Franklett, Gillian Dancey and Claire Hughes
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

Janine has undertaken the Chairperson’s role in a transitional capacity until new PTA members come on board. Likewise, Sue and Paula have both agreed to stay on the PTA in their current roles until new members are elected. For information on the PTA please contact Janine or Sue in the first instance.

Meetings and Events

PTA meetings are held twice a term in the college staffroom (week 2 and week 8) starting at 6.30pm. Week 2 is a standard administrative meeting and week 8 an information evening designed to both entertain and inform parents and the wider school community on topics that are relevant and current. Check the school calendar and “follow” the PTA Facebook Page 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!

Next meeting is on Monday 30 July, at 6.30pm in the college staffroom. All welcome.

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 Janine Pomeroy