PTN NEWSLETTER

Dear Parents/Caregivers

Our Parent Teacher Network (PTN) plays a vital role in fundraising and supporting Cockle Bay School, and I would love to see more parents (both mums and dads), caregivers, and whānau get involved. Thanks to their fundraising efforts, the PTN has helped make our school a better place for all students, and we simply cannot offer all that we do without their valuable contribution.

Joining the PTN isn’t about taking on a big job. It’s about sharing your ideas and skills in a way that works for you. Whether you take on an executive role or simply help out when you can, your contribution is always appreciated.

Through the PTN, you’ll meet other families, feel more connected to the school, and see the real impact of your efforts. You’ll get to know me and other members of senior leadership as we work together to support our school community.

We’d love to welcome you.

Please feel free email me directly if you have any questions or wish to discuss being a part of our PTN: principal@cocklebay.school.nz

 

Dorothy Bigwood

 

PTN Meetings

We can’t do the things we do at Cockle Bay School without the Exec PTN team and the “Friends of the PTN” parents who volunteer their time and share ideas at our PTN Meetings which are approximately every 6 weeks on a Tuesday at 7:30pm in the Staffroom. Everyone is welcome to attend, and we love new ideas so please come join us.

PTN AGM 2025
The 2025 AGM will be held at the following meeting on Tuesday 22nd July @ 7:30pm. 

PTN POSITIONS VACANT

There are two vacant positions in the PTN Exec Team:  Deputy/Co-Chairperson and Secretary, and we have added two new specialised roles for Friends of the PTN – Kindo Support and Communication Support. No experience necessary!

A LITTLE ABOUT THE ROLES…

Co-Chairperson (Deputy Chairperson):
This role involves working with the Chairperson to set the agenda topics for meetings.
Representing the PTN and liaising with school management when required
Having the complete overview of PTN issues, activities, and financial decisions

Approx. two hours per week

Secretary:
This role involves helping compile the agendas for meetings and then completing minutes and submitting to be uploaded to the website monthly.
Keeping policies and procedures up to date and general communication to PTN members as required.
Working with the Chairperson and school on the SAPs for events

Approx one hour per week

Communications/ Social Media Support:
This is a new role and will have three key tasks:
– Working with the Secretary to get key messages from the meeting on to the PTN Facebook page and updates on upcoming fundraising and activities.
– Work with the Kindo Support person on communications for activities/fundraisers 

– Prepare and create flyers/ Facebook posts on upcoming activities and events and meeting dates etc .

Approx one hour per week

Kindo Support:
This is a new role. 
Load and manage the events on Kindo.
Pull reporting and work with the Communication/ Social Support person and the chairperson

Approx 1 hour per week

Please contact Anna Coates on cbsptn@cocklebay.school.nz  if you wish to discuss or apply for any of the roles.  No experience is necessary and would suit any school parent who is keen to support the PTN in providing fundraising support to CBS and our kids.

 

Applications close Friday 18th July 2025