How can I help?
Each year, as our new Year 7s begin their Verulam journey and our sixth formers move on, Verulam is supported by a constantly evolving pool of parents. In order for our students to have the best possible experience at school, our PTA encourages all new, and existing, families to get involved in the activities and initiatives at Verulam School, in whatever ways are possible for them.
Contribute to discussions at planning meetings; all parents welcome
Structured Planning & Development evening meetings are held once or twice a term to which all parents are invited to attend. Current events, activities and initiatives are discussed, new suggestions and ideas are raised, updates on wider school development are received from the Headteacher, and decisions are taken for the next developments. Indeed, without the participation and involvement of the wider parent body, it becomes impossible to put ideas into practice.
Join the Main Committee: elected at the autumn AGM
Verulam PTA, as a registered charity is obliged to adopt a Constitution which governs the way the association is run. Verulam PTA, as a member of PTA-UK a national charity which provides advice, guidelines and support to PTAs nationwide, has adopted the model PTA-UK constitution. This recommends election of a Main Committee whose role is to represent parents as the official decision-making body. There are currently 8 individuals on the Main Committee of which Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary are the three essential named posts without which it is difficult for the PTA to function effectively.
Join a working group and help run a specific event
If the commitment of joining the Main Committee sounds too onerous, why not volunteer to join a smaller team of parents to organise and run a specific event during the year, such as a Quiz Night, or maybe you could become part of the “Verulam PTA Refreshment team” or help develop and run the Verulam Lottery? Maybe you have an idea for a new event or initiative that could be run at Verulam?
To find out more, visit the volunteering section of our events page here or send us an email and ask yo join the volunteer WhatsApp group.
Support the PTA from home
Maybe you just do not have the time or inclination to participate in events at school? You can still support the school through fundraising initiatives such as shopping online via Easyfundraising, or joining the Verulam Lottery (click here for further details) through which you not only raise money for the school, but also have the chance to win prizes.
Shopping!
You can raise funds when you shop on-line at 3000 retailers including Amazon, John Lewis and Sainsbury’s through Easyfundraising
Finding out More
Up-to-date details of PTA events, meetings and other initiatives please visit https://www.pta-events.co.uk/verulamschoolpta
Contact the PTA
Any queries, suggestions or offers of help are always welcomed at verulamschoolpta@gmail.com Messages are checked regularly and passed onto the most appropriate individual who will get in contact with you as soon as possible.
