The PTA (Parent-Teacher Association) plays an incredible role in enriching students’ school experiences by acting as a vital bridge between families and the educational community. Through tireless fundraising efforts, they provide essential resources and opportunities that go beyond what school budgets often allow—funding everything from classroom supplies and technology upgrades to extracurricular programs and school events. Their involvement fosters a stronger, more supportive environment for both students and teachers, helping to create a school culture where every child can thrive. By contributing time, ideas, or expertise, PTA members make a lasting impact, showing that when a community comes together with a shared purpose, the possibilities for student success are endless. Being involved isn’t just helpful—it’s essential to building a vibrant, nurturing educational experience. Positive parent participation is one of the pillars of the Educate Together ethos.
PTA Communication
The PTA use WhatsApp groups to keep parents informed on what is going on. There are class groups for each of your children’s classes and other WhatsApp groups for each of the various PTA activities. Finding these groups is made easy by joining the BETNS Community where all of the groups are located.
The school uses email and Aladdin to communicate with parents.
The PTA use WhatsApp to communicate with parents.
Parents run or support the following actives:
Social Events
Family Fun Day
Junior and Senior Disco
Table Quiz for parents
Coffee Mornings
Technology
Coder Dojo (evenings and in-class)
Lego coding
MakeyMakey coding
Student Run Events
News Together Broadcast
Ice Pops Sales
Supporting Teachers and Students
Librarians
School Tours
Arts and Crafts in class
Student Council
Book Fair
Winter and Summer Solstice Art Installations with Students
Gardening Group
Fundraising Events
Student Headshots
School Calendar
Table Quiz
Family Fun Day
Cake Sales
Just some of the swag purchased through fundraising
