PTA

PTA 2022/2023

Nicola MCready Chairperson

Emma Anderson Vice-Chairperson

Elaine Armstrong Secretary

Andrea Dunn Treasurer

HARDY FAMILY

I’m sure you re all aware, I’m an old Hardy parent but in my 20+ years very little has changed in the need to fundraise and support our families on their Hardy journey.

The role of the PTA in the Hardy is to support the school family and staff through fundraising events, in being able to provide additional financial support to purchase items that are required and maybe have been put on the ‘back boiler’ due to financial budget pressures.

I am well aware of the current economical pressures we are all facing, and I know every penny counts especially with costs rising and wages and budgets remaining the same. With this in mind, we want to look outside the fundraising box this year in the hope that we can source funding through alternative donations.

The PTA is made up of parents and teacher representatives who plan these fundraising events to raise these essential funds.

We welcome al new members, even if just giving a few hours on a film afternoon or volunteering to be soaked on fun night, remember it’s all for our ‘wee family’.

So far this school year, we have purchased AR books, new goal posts and outdoor sports equipment.

There are other events in planning.

We will keep you all updated.

As always, thank you all so much for your continued support of the Hardy Family.

Any questions, suggestions or advice greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Nicola McCready (CP)

07833504937

nicolamccready@yahoo.ie

PTA 2019-20

Mrs Jayne Garrie: Chairperson

Mr Neil Dawson: Vice-Chair

Mrs Gayle Hobson: Secretary

Mrs Andrea Dun/Mrs Emma Anderson : Treasurer

Staff members: Mrs E Anderson; Mrs H Wilson, Miss H McCann, Mrs L Hill

September 2019,

Dear Parent,

Welcome back to another School Year! I am writing to let you know about the role of the PTA in supporting the school, pupils and its teachers through social and fundraising events.

As I am sure you are aware of the constraints and financial difficulty our schools throughout Northern Ireland face to ensure our children receive the opportunities that enable them to develop and grow. Unfortunately, Hardy Memorial is not immune to this.

The PTA is made up of a group of parents along with teacher representatives who plan and organise small and large events throughout the year to help raise essential funds that will benefit all our children. We welcome all parents to get involved, whether it be attending the PTA meetings or helping in the various events planned. We would love for you to join and any help you can offer will be so much appreciated. Our school needs us more than ever as some of our classroom equipment will be needing replaced. The Interactive White Boards as mentioned in previous letters sent home, are near the end of their ‘shelf life’. The PTA will endeavour to support the school through our fundraising efforts towards the cost of replacing these interactive boards.

AGM

The AGM took place on the 19^thSeptember 2019. It was lovely to see some new faces as well as those returning for another year. All those that attended where elected on to the committee and the election for the vacant roles of Treasurer and Chairperson were conducted.

Chairperson – Mrs Jayne Garrie

Treasurer – Mrs Emma Anderson/Mrs Andrea Dunn

Secretary– Mrs Gayle Hobson

PTA Financial Report form 2018/2019 School Year

	In	Out
Opening Balance as of 1^stSeptember 2018	£7,613.46
Monies lodged from 2017/2018	£333.59
Cheque- School funds 2017/2018		£6,000
Bank fees	£54.98
Funds Raised 2018/2019	£4,982.92

Closing Balance	£6,877.09

The PTA will be presenting a cheque shortly to the school as a result of last year’s fundraising efforts.

Many fundraising ideas where discussed during the meeting. Some new ideas where brought forward as well as some events returning for another year of fun activities for our children and school.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

TERM ONE

TERM TWO

TERM THREE

15^thNovember – Film afternoon

5^thDecember – Open Night

20^thDecember – Junior Christmas Party (P1 – P4)

13^thFebruary 2019 – Prom (P5-P7)

1^st April – ‘April fools-Break the Rules’

June – School Fun Night

More details will follow regarding these events, including any additional Activities that will be held

As previously mentioned, we need all the help and support we can from parents. If you would like to get involved, please get in touch with any of the PTA members or alternately you can leave your details with the school office. We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Gayle Hobson (PTA Secretary)

Contact Details:

Contact Number: 07809608209

Email: gaylehobson23@gmail.com

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