{"id":534,"date":"2024-07-10T12:50:49","date_gmt":"2024-07-10T12:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/?page_id=534"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T16:47:43","slug":"parent-teacher-association","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/?page_id=534","title":{"rendered":"Parent School Association"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"534\" class=\"elementor elementor-534\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ddf988e elementor-section-full_width elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ddf988e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c060bd8\" data-id=\"c060bd8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c758cfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"c758cfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6192b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5e6192b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Home | Our School |<strong>\u00a0Parent Teacher Association<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72ccd7d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"72ccd7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Parent Teacher Association<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94fee77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"94fee77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Respect<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31f749d\" data-id=\"31f749d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ed815 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42ed815\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Aspiration<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f7682b9\" data-id=\"f7682b9\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-411643d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"411643d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Honesty<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-16 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f990029\" data-id=\"f990029\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e20e1e0 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class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c7400ce\" data-id=\"c7400ce\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c36a557 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c36a557\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"main-page-content\" class=\"website-1column\"><div class=\"content-wrapper cloneable-container\"><div class=\"cloneable\"><div class=\"editable-container\"><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-5df13c31d4c88\" data-node=\"5df13c31d4c88\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><p class=\"fl-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"fl-heading-text\">Introduction to the PSA<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5df122ed88543\" data-node=\"5df122ed88543\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\"><p>Our\u00a0Parent School Association (PSA) is a registered charity whose main aim is to raise money in support of the school and forge closer links between home, school and the local community.\u00a0 Alongside all other parents and staff, you are an automatic member of the Association.<\/p><p>Your PSA is run by a committee which holds regular planning meetings to generate ideas, organise events and vote on how funds are spent.<\/p><p>A variety of events take place throughout the academic year which should appeal to all the different age groups and interests that make up our school community such as: Break the Rules Day, Easter Egg Hunts, School Discos and Quiz Nights to name but a few.<\/p><p>The funds raised can be directed where the staff, parents and carers feel the money is needed most such as; refurbishing play areas, buying new IT equipment, Maths and Science week etc.<\/p><p>How you get involved is up to you but please do get involved!\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re joining the committee, helping at an event or buying a raffle ticket \u2013 everyone\u2019s contribution is welcome and needed. The PSA is a major contributor to school funds.<\/p><p>There are other ways you can help:<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Online Shopping\u00a0 &#8211; Easyfundraising<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Go to <u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.spendandraise.com\/ighthampsa\">www<\/a><\/u>.<u><a href=\"http:\/\/easyfundraising.org.uk\/\">easyfundraising.org.uk<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and create an account. Choose to support a good cause and search for Ightham PSA.\u00a0 Then use the links to do your shopping. Download the tool bar and you will be alerted to sites that donate as you shop. It costs you nothing and really couldn\u2019t be easier!<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Clothes Labels<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>We are registered with a company who prints labels for clothing, equipment, lunchboxes etc. We can receive money from these companies if you buy through them and make the appropriate reference to Ightham School:<\/p><p>My Name Tags \u2013 Go to\u00a0<u><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mynametags.com\/\">www.mynametags.com<\/a><\/u>\u00a0and enter our\u00a0school ID 31516\u00a0on the checkout page.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>200 Club<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>Join our 200 Club<em>\u00a0\u2013 fill in the attached form and follow the instructions for return.<\/em><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Governor-200-Club.pdf\">Governors&#8217; 200 Club<\/a>\u00a0Form<\/p><p>Participation, donations and other requests for help will come to you via email, your class rep and\/or bookbags so please keep up to date with all our info to find out what events are coming up, how you can help and how we&#8217;ve helped the school.<\/p><p>The PSA also has its own Facebook page. It is a closed group but all parents of Ightham Primary School are welcome to join.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Thank you for your support.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fl-col-group fl-node-5df12694e9934 fl-col-group-nested\" data-node=\"5df12694e9934\"><div class=\"fl-col fl-node-5df12694e9c70 fl-col-small\" data-node=\"5df12694e9c70\"><div class=\"fl-col-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><p class=\"fl-heading\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><span class=\"fl-heading-text\">PSA MEMBERS<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-5df1267eef2f4\" data-node=\"5df1267eef2f4\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\"><p>The current committee members are as follows:<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em><br \/>Parent representatives:<br \/><\/em><\/strong><\/span>Joanna Crisp (Chair)<br \/>Rebecca Hodges (Secretary)<br \/>Max Robinson (Treasurer)<\/p><p>Lisa Pearson<br \/>Liz Blightman<br \/>Lynnette Bovenzi<br \/>Rachel Black<br \/>Gary Smith<br \/>Demelza Carroll<\/p><p>Natalie Adams<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><em>Staff representatives:<br \/><\/em><\/strong><\/span>Mrs Freeman (Chair of Govs)<br \/>Mrs Black (Class Teacher)<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>PSA Impact<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-28clvuokjte5\" data-node=\"28clvuokjte5\"><div class=\"fl-module-content fl-node-content\"><div class=\"fl-rich-text\"><p>The PSA is a registered charity (number 280076) and its objectives are to advance the education of pupils of Ightham Primary School in particular by:<\/p><ul><li>Developing effective relationships between the staff, parents and others associated with the school.<\/li><li>Engaging in activities or providing facilities or equipment which support the school and advance he education of the pupils.<\/li><\/ul><p>Last year, the PSA raised just under \u00a320,000 and was spent on the following;<\/p><p>\u2b50\ufe0fStart of term Classroom donation \u00a31,050 (\u00a3150 per class for various classroom equipment\/supplies)<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f Ducklings \u00a3290<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f Storey Teller \u00a3614.89<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f Maths Week \u00a3100<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f New Computers for KS1 \u00a31,549.92<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f New Books \u00a3500<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f New Maths equipment \u00a3674<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f New Kettle \u00a324<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f Air Conditioning Unit \u00a32,677<br \/>\u2b50\ufe0f Christmas classroom donation \u00a34,200 (\u00a3600 per class for various classroom equipment\/supplies)<\/p><p>Other than this clearly significant financial impact the PSA has in the school, there are numerous other benefits to be noted.\u00a0 The strength and support of the PSA is a reflection of the school community spirit as a whole.<\/p><p>Events and projects serve to enhance and reinforce this spirit and help to engage new school members and the wider community.<\/p><p>Joanna Crisp\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home | Our School |\u00a0Parent Teacher Association Parent Teacher Association Respect Aspiration Honesty Tolerance Caring Responsibility Back Introduction to the PSA Our\u00a0Parent School Association (PSA) is a registered charity whose [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-534","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=534"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10117,"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/534\/revisions\/10117"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ightham.kent.sch.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=534"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}