Ladeside Parent Teacher Association

What is the PTA?

It is partnership between parents and teachers to support all in the school community.

What does the PTA do?

Raises funds for non-curricular ventures, (e.g. school clubs, trips, parties)Organises educational evenings to meet staff and learn about teaching methods.Organises social gatherings (e.g. cheese and wine party, Christmas ceilidh, fashion shows etc.)Acts as an informal channel of communication between parents and staff.

How can I help?

  * Help with fundraising events e.g. fairs, jumble sales, for example.

  * Support social events - volunteers are always needed to help run the events!

  * Join the PTA committee - the meetings are fun and not too frequent!

  * Tell the committee about your ideas, interests and concerns.

  * Come to information evenings to find out about changes in education.

What's the difference between Ladeside PTA and PALS, the Parent Council?

Parent Councils were set up by law and their membership is determined by law.

The PTA is a voluntary organisation and its membership can be whatever the parents and teachers at a school decide.

The Parent Council has some specific duties laid down in the legislation which the PTA cannot do.

However, the Parent Council is not the senior organisation and both the PTA and the Parent Council can fundraise, hold meetings, discuss parents concerns, for example.