Benefits of Joining NZPTA

Every school benefits from parents being involved at school ...

... but how does your school encourage and support parents?

Tell your Board of Trustees that joining NZPTA is a cost-effective and practical way for them to encourage and strengthen parental involvement at your school!

For just $80 per year your school will benefit from ...

   Early Bird prizes - $500 of Scholastic books in 2008!

     FREE access to our resources and brochures

       Member's discounts for conferences, seminars and workshops

         Member's benefits with our sponsors

           Networking and development opportunities for parents

             Practical advice and support when required

For more information about the advantages of NZPTA membership see our Information Booklet.

  • You bring the unique view, experiences and activities of your school which can be shared with others. Every school has something of value to offer.
  • You get lots of new ideas and enthusiasm by being in contact with other schools and their way of doing things.

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    We run seminars on the roles of secretary, treasurer and chairperson, and offer information to parent groups and schools. We are also available to speak at meetings, to help create cluster groups where schools can get together to support each other and we can offer advice and steer people in the right direction for help.

    NZPTA also works closely with the Ministry of Education and other national education organisations so it is important that we are able to take parents' views to these groups.

    The North and South Island Federations and the National body are run by ordinary PTA people like yourselves who also see the wider perspective of educational issues in this country. It is a 'grass roots' organisation which has as its policy those things which the local PTA people bring to their notice. All members of the National and Federation executives are volunteers, open to communication with you, and are very careful with the money collected from schools.

    We encourage you to join us and welcome you wholeheartedly - invite us to your meeting or come along to our next conference or seminar.
    NZPTA - Partners in Education