What is the PTA and what do we do?

• The PTA of the International School of Helsingborg consists of the 3
  Principals/Co-ordinators and 4 (ideally more) volunteer parents.
• We are a vital link in the communication between administration and parents through regular meetings, our newsletter and email address.
• We sponsor events such as the Winter and Spring Fairs, the Welcome Evening
  and activities like Coffee Mornings to build our sense of community, promote our school and raise money.
• We use our funds to create a better school environment by supplying extra materials or equipment.

Did you know that the PTA ...

• donates 50 Kronor for every child in the school towards the cost of class trips.
• has recently bought new team shirts with the school logo for our students competing in sports events.
• has bought artificial grass for the playing field.
• has provided free after school guitar lessons for a term as part of its Enrichment Programme, and subsidised the cost for continuing students for a second term.
• has bought books for the library, including the publication of an anthology of
  poetry written by ISH students.
• has funded the purchase of national flags representing the nationalities of our students to brighten up the MYP corridors.
• has contributed money towards the hiring of a Marimba band to entertain PYP as part of the festivities for their recent International Day.

Where do we get the money to do this?

• We raise funds through a variety of activities (thanks to hard working parent and staff volunteers) BUT we also need voluntary donations from parents who are committed to helping create a better school environment for their children.

What can you do to help support your school?

• We hope that you are willing to support the PTA’s efforts by making a donation
  on behalf of your child. A suggested donation for the 2009-10 school year is 300 SEK per student or 500 SEK for families with more than 1 student at the school.
  If you prefer you can always make a donation towards the library or the sports department.  This can be deposited directly to the PTA by using the bank giro number 5605-0214 but we’re always happy to take cash to the bank, too! 

Thanks for your support! It’s for a good cause – your children.

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The PTA Mission:

1. Actively encouraging parental involvement within the school.
2. Raise money for social and educational school activities.
3. Plan, organise and sponsor extra curriculum activities and events.
4. Play an active role in helping families and school staff to adjust to a new
   environment.
5. To act as an ambassador of goodwill for the school and promoting the ISH
   to the broader community.
6. Contribute to the international diversity of the ISH by supporting activities
   to create understanding, openness and respect towards different cultural
   backgrounds manners and customs.

How we achieve this:

1. PTA Board comprising of 5 volunteer parents plus School Principle and
   Coordinators for PYP, MYP and Diploma programs
2. Raising money through organising social events, spring fair and annual family
   donation
3. Providing communication to all parents and extra communication to new parents
   and teacher

The PTA is able to make contributions toward improving the physical and educational environment at ISH through a variety of fundraising activities, but mainly through
voluntary membership fees we collect at the beginning of every school year.
Last year 70% of our families contributed, and we are hoping for 100% this year.
The fees for the 2009-10 school year are 300 SEK per student, 500 SEK for
families with more than 1 student at the school.
These can be deposited directly to the PTA by using the bank giro number:
5605-0214 (please note children’s names/grades on the form).

Pay in form

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New PTA Board members

August 20, 2008
The PTA is looking for parents interested in serving on the Board for a term that will run
from January to December 2010.  If you are interested in working with teachers, parents
and administration to improve the academic and community environment at ISH,
please contact us as soon as possible.