The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is made up of parents and teachers who volunteer their time to support the school and the school community through fundraising and other social activities. We come from all backgrounds, have children of all ages and are joined by several of the wonderful teachers who care for our children.

The funds we raise help to support the school in many areas. In the past we have paid for things like new testing equipment for the pool, the portable speaker you often see used at school events.

And we don't just pay for the added extras. As a decile 10 school, Ōhoka School receives less funding than lower decile schools. This means that a significant portion of what parents might consider 'basic' resources need to be alternatively funded. So, we work closely with teachers and the Board to identify the needs of the school and our children then an agreed amount is donated to the school annually. Any unspent money is returned to the PTA at the end of the financial year for reallocation in future budgets.

For 2023 we have donated $40,000 to the school to fund ongoing pool maintenance, our sports co-ordinator, a new production / dance & drama specialist teacher, a library refresh, a part-time librarian and additional reading resources. We have also contributed $500 towards running a Matariki Breakfast for tamariki in June last year.

How can you help?

We are always looking for school parents to join us in our fundraising efforts. And there are so many ways to get involved - we are currently looking for people to help with a variety of tasks on our major fundraiser this year (Stars 24th August 2024). Whether you are a super organised admin person, a whizz at designing graphics for social media and flyers or are happy to lend a helping hand with anything - we would love to hear from you.

And, of course, if you want to come along to a PTA Committee meeting, you're more than welcome. We meet twice a term on a Monday at 7pm.

If you'd like to help out, or have a great idea for a fundraiser you'd like to run or perhaps you just want to find out a bit more about how the PTA works - then get in touch with us pta@ohoka.school.nz, stop any of us for a chat at the school gate or ask for more information in the school office.

You can also follow us on our Facebook page - Ohoka School Family and Friends - where we post updates on PTA fundraisers, calls for help and generally keep you up to date with what the PTA are up to and how you can help.

We would love to meet you!

CURRENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Sian Fisher - Chair

Melissa Wigley -Treasurer

Anna North - Secretary

Kelly Gamble

Daisy Dagg

Todd Schmidt

Rusty Andrews

Victoria Kelland

Jude Edwards (Deputy Principal)

Casey Brown (Teacher)