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New Nether Stowe PTFA: Nether Stowe School is searching for a special person who could help ‘change the lives’ of their students – by leading their new Parent, Teacher and Friends Association (PTFA).
The Lichfield School, in St. Chads Rd, decided to launch its new PTFA just before half term, after reaching out the community to gauge public support.
Made up of staff, parents, former students and members of local community, the new PTFA will help raise funds, link the school with local business and organisations, and provide an ongoing connection with the community.
Volunteers have already expressed an interest in taking up some of the roles within the PTFA – such as treasurer and events – but now the school is looking for the key person to lead it, as chair.
April Rose, who leads the school’s college competitions as well as being a Teacher of History, said the launch of the PTFA represented an ‘exciting’ new era for Nether Stowe.
She said: “The new Nether Stowe PTFA will enrich school life through all different kinds of ways and forms, from raising money for specific projects and items to connecting us with businesses to share careers advice.
“Building those links is such an important factor, because we really see the school as being at the heart of the community.
“the chair will be in a position to really change the life of our students, by enriching their school experience in so many ways.”
– April Rose
“So, by leading the PTFA, the chair will be in a position to really change the life of our students, by enriching their school experience in so many ways.”
The chair would be supported by a committee but would help provide the leadership needed to get real results to enhance life at the school.
Miss Rose said: “Before half term we held an introductory meeting that we opened out for parents to come along, where we explained our hopes for the PTFA, and gauged what appetite there was for it.
“We had a very positive response, with people expressing an interest in getting involved and lending their own skills to the committee. So, there would be a lot of support for the Chair.
“Once we have found our Chair, we can call the first AGM of the PTFA, elect all of the other roles, and start making a really positive impact on the school, the students and ultimately the community.
“So, if you are interested in leading our PTFA please get in touch – it’s a great opportunity to make a life-changing contribution to our students’ school experience.”
Anyone interested can email arose@netherstowe.com or call the school on 01543 263446 and ask to speak to April Rose.
Headteacher Kirsty Jones said: “We are very excited about the launch of the PTFA, which will make a huge difference to life at Nether Stowe – if you think you could be the person to help lead this new era, please get in touch!”