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FUNDRAISING
42 A trip to the movies
As the weather is a bit iffy , it ’ s the perfect time to host a magical film night
47 We ’ re going on an Easter egg hunt !
Celebrate Easter with the little chocolate lovers at your school by organising an egg hunt
49 For the love of books
Here ’ s how one PTA set up a book vending machine to inspire bookworms in their school
HOME & SCHOOL
50 Be School Ready 2025
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For the love of books
52 National Parents Survey 2024 – What parents told us
As one of the biggest surveys of its kind , our new research shows what it ’ s really like to be a parent today
55 Share the power of parental participation with your school
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57 Navigating Parenthood webinars
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58 Our PTA suppliers
Whatever your event needs , you ’ re sure to find it in our supplier directory , tried and tested by our own PTA members
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