Friends, Parents and Teachers Association (FPTA)
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Out current parent council groups are many. They are listed below. Each group serves a different purpose and contributes to our school life in a slightly unique manner.
You can't have a motto like, 'Together we can...' without working closely with a friends of school group. Our Friends, Parents and Teachers Association ( FPTA) is a fundamental part of our school work and a direct link to the community.
The FPTA members meet with senior members at least once a term. The reality, however, due to the set-up of our school, not a week goes by with out meeting to plan and fund future ideas and projects. This helps to keep the parent's voice at the centre of school decisions.
The FPTA are currently reviewing their vision and values statements and are busy plotting priorities against
b) community talents and interests (plotted agianst our 5 Waves of Engagement)
c) academy (school) improvement plan.
Our FPTA also focus on raising the profile of curriculum ventures and ensuring everyone gets full access to learning. They work to promote activities that can be categorised against our 5 Waves of Engagement. Large amounts of their time is spent on fund-raising, seasonal events and being present in and around school. The FPTA group ensures that all families get regular opportunities to have a say in how Mayflower functions. Their actions are primarily aimed at helping pupils and their parents to develop their talents and interests. Their latest project is to raise funds and support the pupil-led @MadeInMayflowerMedia Community Radio Station.
Setting up
Every year the FPTA review their membership. Below, we lay out the process that we work through to make this a positive and impactful experience. Have a look at what we are up to, and get involved with making our school even better. The video below explains how we are setting ourselves up as a committee and charitable company of support. One thing that must be engaged with by all FPTA members is the completion of our 'Home and School Partnership Agreement - Parent Code of Conduct'. It is also important for all families to understand the school values and our strategic plan linked to our 5 Waves of Engagement. All volunteers must also adhere to our commitment for keeping each other safe. Volunteer application forms can be found here.
Structure
Nominate
If you would like to get involved in supporting our FPTA, and becoming part of our committee, please complete this nomination form via the link here. You can nominate yourself or another person. All nominations will need to be seconded by another person.
Date of Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Time: 18.30
Date: Tuesday 5th December
Venue: School MAC (Reception and Welcome area)
Alternative attendance: Video link will be emailed out to school families via Arbor. Any friends who wish to attend should request the link by
emailing us.
Projects