Crumlin IPS PTA Trustees. Annual Report Introduction The Parent Teachers Association (PTA) is dedicated to supporting the school community by funding essential resources and organizing events that enhance the educational experience of our students. Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment between parents, teachers, and students to achieve common goals. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held on the 21 st of September, with 10 attendees. During the meeting, Ann George was elected as Chair, Carole Glass as Treasurer, and Donall Coey as Secretary. We began the year with a healthy balance of just under £3500, One of the key discussions at the AGM was the urgent need to replace and update the reading novels for KS2 children. This became our primary funding focus for the year, with an estimated cost of just over £4000.1 am pleased to report that we have successfully covered all costs for this initiative. The PTA started the year with a balance of just under £3500. Throughout the year, we organized several fundraising events and secured grants, which significantly boosted our funds, By the end of the academic year, we had purchased £4000 worth of books, secured funding for new iPads, and supported various school trips and resources. Events and Activities This year, the PTA organized a variety of events that were well-received by the school community: Spooky Bingo Night (October): Raised close to £1000, Halloween Disco: Held before the Halloween break, Christmas Movie Night (December): Raised close to £400. Christmas Hamper Raffle: Raised close to £800. Christmas Selection Boxes.. Provided for all children. Quiz Nlght (March): Raised approximately £500. Summer Fair (June): Charged an entry fee of £3, raising approximately £1000. Other smaller fundraisers included sports day and concert tuckshops, and a "guess how many sweets in the jar" competition. Fundraising Efforts In addition to our events, we worked closely with Trevor Clarke's office to apply for grants. We successfully secured a grant of £2800 to purchase 10 new iPads, and
another grant from Hal ifax, which provided £500 on a matched funding basis. We also received £250 from Goudsmit UK for new football kits. Community Involvement The PTA has actively engaged with the school community, forming partnerships and securing funding to support various initiatives. We have purchased iPad covers, funded buses for KS1 and KS2 trips, and contributed £250 towards new transfer test resources. Future Plans Looking ahead, the PTA aims to continue supporting the school by organizing more fundraising events and seeking additional grants. Our focus will remain on enhancing the educational resources and experiences for all students. Acknowledgements We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers, donors, and members of the School community who have supported our efforts throughout the year. Your contributions have made a significant impact, and we look forward to another successful year ahead. Donall Coey Gemma Corbett Ann George &coC 21 l911£L<