PARENTS AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
Braeburn School has an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA), which organises a number of social and community events for parents and children. These events have a dual role in fostering a sense of community within the school and raising money. The money is split in two with half going to charitable organizations of the PTAs choosing and half to enhance the facilities of the school.

Every new parent is automatically a member and at the AGM has an opportunity to stand on the Executive Committee, which meets once each half term. Other parents can be 'volunteer helpers' who are contacted to assist with PTA functions during the year.

The PTA has made a very positive contribution to the Braeburn community during last academic year, especially in strengthening the partnership between home and school and in seeking to ensure that "Children First" is a reality and not merely a school motto!

The PTA is always glad of new ideas and new members, wanting to represent the schools cultural mix. If you are interested in being an active PTA member, or wish to join the committee, please make yourself known to the School office!

CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN

'Children for Children' was initiated by the PTA, firing the imaginations of Braeburn children to raise money for those less fortunate than themselves. Through a number of simple, child-centered, fundraising activities, the children have been encouraged to see that all children have something to give.

The school's Student Council has been asked to organize this project, deciding how to raise the money and how it should be spent.

CHARITIES

The following charities have been supported by PTA funds in past years:

• "Shanglia Mtoto Wa Africa". See above. Also undergarments donated for children as requested.

• 'Mahali pa Watoto' in Dagoretti Market. (A unit to rehabilitate street children to enter government education facilities.) Exercise books and art and craft equipment donated.

• 'Neema Nursery and Primary School' in Kibera. Text books donated.

• 'Kids to Kids School Nairobi'. Educational equipment and uniforms donated.

"Shangilia Mtoto Wa Afrika" is a charity the PTA has committed to support on a long term basis.

The Braeburn School PTA each year allocates money for projects at Braeburn School. Such fund-raisers have in previous years covered:

• Swimming pool cover and equipment for lessons.

• New Rugby football team shirts and Girls team shirts.

• Computer for the French room.

• Gym equipment.

• Early Years Educational Toys.

• Picnic tables and chairs outside yr 7&8 block.

PLANNED PTA EVENTS

The PTA plans events during the school terms:

• School class discos - Term by term

• PTA Ball - February / March

• Bonfire / Fireworks evening - October / November

• Cultural Days - throughout the year

For more information on PTA functions, please ask the School office. These events are also usually indicated on the Term Calendar of Events.