Tākaka Primary School
TPS Whānau Army
Our Purpose:
The Whānau Army aims to bring together parents, teachers and other members of the school community to strengthen and promote positive community involvement in our school, and support the school through fundraising to enhance the facilities and opportunities provided to our children.
Our Aims and Objectives:
To organise events for our school community where the purpose is to bring the community together.
Encourage new families to become part of our TPS Whānau and support the education of their child/ren.
Support the school through fundraising to enhance our facilities and the opportunities we provide the children of Tākaka Primary School.
Support the school in providing some resources for our learners’ educational, special, cultural and sporting activities at Tākaka Primary School.
Be positive advocates for the school to enable TPS families to be proud by association.
The role of the Board is to GOVERN the school.
The role of the Principal is to MANAGE the school.
The role of the PTA, Parents, Whānau, and Community is to SUPPORT the above by being involved in the school.
Whānau Army Exec Committee:
Chairperson: Emma Patterson
Treasurer: Annelle Reilly
Communication: Stacey Strange
Secretary: Kirsty Orange
Officer: Will Bowden
Principal: Corinne Rowe
Who are we?
We are a friendly group of mums, dads, caregivers and whānau who volunteer our time to run and help out with events and fundraising for the school. The Whānau Army hold fundraising events each year to raise money to put towards the needs of the school, as identified by and agreed with the school. A yearly overview is generated at the end of each year and is available on our school website below.
Why be part of the TPS Whānau Army?
The Whānau Army is a great way to meet other parents and staff and to contribute to the school community. In order for the group to continue to function, we need parents and caregivers to get involved!
The Whānau Army operates through an Executive Committee which is made up of elected officers. These officers are elected each year at the AGM meeting. These positions include: Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, two officers and the School Principal. For further detail about these roles click on the link here. TPS Whānau Army Executive Committee Roles
The Executive Committee is responsible for the administration of the PTA’s activities and finances.
Under the Executive Committee, are parents, caregivers, whānau who support the Executive and school in meeting our Objectives and Aims. The Executive Committee and PTA members collectively work together to live our Whānau Army’s aims and objectives.
We welcome all members of our community to be part of our team. Being part of the group is a very rewarding experience and your contribution makes such a difference to your child's school life.
Meetings
Our Next Meeting Date is:
We meet twice a term in the TPS staff room at 7.00pm.
Next Meeting: Monday 6th May 2024.
Email Contact:
Feel free to contact us on: tpswhanau_army@takakaprimary.school.nz
FaceBook:
Follow Us on our TPS Whānau Army Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TPSWhanauArmy
TPS Whānau Army Code of Conduct (1).pdfCurrent and Upcoming Fundraisers
Keep an eye out for our next event!
TPS Firewood Fundraiser
A huge thank you to our TPS Whānau Army for a hugely successful working bee over the weekend! A special thank you to Nathan Page and Emma Patterson for the donation of the wood and all the prep prior to the event. It was incredibly well set up and ran like clock work, with such a supportive team helping on the day. A fantastic start to another means of engaging whānau to support the school!
A huge thank you to all who gave up their Sunday to contribute.
Keep an eye out next year to purchase your winter firewood!
Past Events
Thanks to the Whānau Army for organising our Halloween Disco! A fantastic night was had by all.
We are Tākaka Primary School, Together we Stand Tall!
