Wherever you are on your planning journey, our Summer Fair Checklist contains everything you need to get on track and stay there. If your school is celebrating a big anniversary, there’s a lot the PTA can do to leave a legacy and raise funds at the same time. Find out what four schools did to record their histories. From a kids’ fun run in pyjamas to world champions inspiring the community, there’s sure to be something that sparks an idea in our roundup of active events. By the end of this term, most PTAs are happy to take a well-deserved break. For those who aren’t ready to stop, read our ideas on how to fundraise during the long holidays. All this and more in the summer 2023 issue of PTA+ magazine.
‘Our PTA Pantry helps families in need’
Roundup: Stop the scammers, brighten children’s lives and more
My PTA life: A new PTA chair reveals all about her role
Dress up for the PTA: Grab a costume to raise both the PTA’s profile and much needed funds
How to plan your summer fair: Everything you need to do, and when, to ensure your event goes without a hitch
Changing chairs: How to ensure a smooth transfer
FAQs QR codes: What they are, how they work and how to use them to make your life easier
Hotspot: Ideas for new starters – and extend a warm welcome to parents with ‘tea and tissues’
Approaching business: Tips for the best chance of success
Retail therapy: Use shopping affiliates to increase funds
Record your school’s history: Step back in time
Summer holiday fun: The school year is over but it doesn’t mean fundraising has to take a break
‘We held an outdoor movie night in the afternoon’
Super summer fairs: Get inspired by these success stories
Ideas for unusual games: Can’t face another tombola? Mix things up with something different
Get a move on: Raise your heart rate as well as money for the PTA with a host of sponsored active events
PTA top buys: Essentials worth investing in
Winning workshops: Send pupils on a trip inside the human body
I wish I’d known...: Your PTA memories and life lessons