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PTA

Parent-Teacher Associations

A Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) is a voluntary organisation bringing together the parents and teachers of students enrolled in a particular school. PTAs participate in fund-raising and other activities relating to the welfare of the school. Individual PTAs throughout Trinidad and Tobago make up the National Parent Teacher Association (NPTA).

Who can join a PTA?

Any parent of guardian of a student can join the PTA at the school in which the student is enrolled.

How do I contact my local PTA?

Anyone can contact their local PTA through the school principal or the PTA representative at the school at which their child is enrolled

Where can I obtain more information?

More information you may contact the schools in person, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, except public holidays.

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This short video features parents talking about special moments with their children. The parents describe how praise and encouragement make their children feel safe and secure. They talk about the positive impact of these moments on both parents and children.

The PTA assist with school projects

Being a positive parent

Parenting doesn’t necessarily get any easier as time goes on. But there is good news. The longer you’re a parent, the more experience and perspective you have.

As a more experienced parent, you’ll be able to say, ‘It might be hard today, but tomorrow – or next week or next month – things will be different’. You know that the bad times won’t last forever, and the good times will come again. This can make it easier to stay positive and face any challenges.

Here are some more ideas on being a positive parent in the long term.

Focus on the positives
One of the best ways to keep a positive perspective on parenting is to remind yourself of what your children bring to your life:

unconditional love and admiration just for being you
hero worship – your children are probably the only people who think you’re the strongest, wisest and bravest person in the world
the chance to be a child again through sharing in the magic and wonder of your children’s play and learning
the chance to experience an amazing range and intensity of emotions, strengths and skills
the chance to reflect on your own values, attitudes and assumptions about the world
the chance to take time out from being a grown-up.

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