Welcome to the Halswell School PTA. We are a group of representative parents who work alongside the teachers and School Board to help create an exceptional learning environment for our children.
We encourage parents in the school community to attend our meetings in an informal capacity, as and when they can. It is a great opportunity to stay connected with everything happening at the school and to hear from our Principal, Stuart Cameron, about any upcoming developments.
Those who want to be even more involved can get behind the fundraising for specific projects or items. We have contributed to Art’s Suite equipment, sports uniforms, school camps and classroom equipment, plus so much more.
The committee is responsible for the coordination of:
Got questions? Email us at pta@halswell.school.nz
PTA Committee Members
Meeting Dates
Meeting dates are published on the school calendar. They are usually at 7pm in the staff lounge and last for around one hour.
Hauora Fund
Each year, the PTA generously donates money towards a fund to help students access school-based activities and events that may otherwise be out of reach due to financial hardships. This is known as the Hauora Fund. If you would like to find out more about how the Hauora Fund can support your family, please contact our Finance Officer, Rebecca Lock.
Activities
The following services are run by volunteers. If you would like to be involved, please contact the coordinators listed below. Generally, you will be required to help out once or twice a term.
Tuck Shop
Tuckshop orders are done online using Kindo. Parents order and pay anytime until 11am Thursday, for delivery to school on Friday. Create an account for your child/children here http://kindo.co.nz/
Scholastic Book Club
Several times a year, we send out the Scholastic Book Club forms to children throughout the school. This gives you an opportunity to purchase books for your children while also supporting our school library. Michelle Grant organises the orders, and a team of parent helpers unpacks the books when they arrive at school.
Road Patrol
Road Patrol volunteers are rostered to oversee the operation of the school crossing on Halswell Road. The duty time is from 8.25am to 9.00am.
Co-ordinator: Anita Head
Contact: anita.head@halswell.school.nz
Sausage Sizzles
The PTA provides a sausage sizzle on Wednesdays twice per term. Order in the hall kitchen before school on Wednesday mornings. Sausages are $2. The funds raised help support school activities such as camps. Cookie Time cookies can also be ordered with the sausages.