Kobe, Japan
Parent Teacher Association
Welcome to the PTA pages.
The PTA works to strengthen the bond and partnership between the school and the parents for the benefit of the students at Canadian Academy. The PTA has been a part of the school community since 1920. We are proud to help foster community spirit and create opportunities for social and fundraising events, and provide venues for the expression of views on matters of general interest to parents, faculty and students.
PTA meetings are open to all members. All parents of CA students, and all teachers, are members. Meetings are generally held online, on the 1st Thursday of the month, at 9:00 am. Please drop in and get involved!
Activities PTA supports
- New Parents Welcome
- Sports Day
- Halloween Party for Elementary School Students
- Social Events for Parents and Teachers
- International Food and Fun Fair
- Parent Partner Program
- Booster Club
- Falcon Store
- Guest speakers, Authors & Artists
We always need extra hands to make these activities come to life. These opportunities to volunteer are fabulous ways to meet other parents and be a positive influence in the school community.
PTA News
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Posted Sunday, Sep 5, 2021 1:16:00 PM
The PTA will be holding their first meeting of the school year on Thursday, Sept. 9th. The meeting will be held online via Zoom, starting at 9:00 am. Login information will be sent later in the week via email. As all parents of CA are members of the PTA, all are invited to attend. The agenda is as follows: Welcome, and introduction of our great team by Andrea Bickel, president
Rob: Update from the school Team updates
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Posted Friday, Aug 27, 2021 1:34:00 PM
Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) plays a vital role in strengthening the bond between the school and our parents for the benefit of our students. Upon enrolment, all families are considered to be active members. Our PTA generally meets the first Thursday of every month and all members are invited to attend. By fostering community spirit, creating opportunities for social and fundraising events, as well as providing a forum for the expression of views of general interest to our students, faculty, and community, our PTA plays a vital role in the health of our school and communities. Specifically, our PTA supports or oversees many events that take place throughout the year, including our Parent Partner program, our International Food and Fun Fair, the Falcon Store where CA goods can be purchased, and our Booster Club to name a few. Some events sponsored by our PTA are fundraisers-- with the money contributing to and the supporting of events, programs, and equipment. This past year, our PTA partly sponsored our new sound system that is being installed in our renovated atrium. We look forward to hearing it this October. There are many ways to be involved-- by joining a committee, sharing an idea or resource, or simply attending a monthly meeting, the PTA welcomes your participation. Our first meeting will be online on Thursday, September 9th at 9:00 a.m. |
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Posted Tuesday, Aug 24, 2021 9:05:29 AM
Our PTA warmly welcomes all new families to an online meeting this Friday, August 27th, at 9 am. Our PTA will provide an overview of all that they do. Additionally, Schoology, a platform used to help keep parents informed of all that is happening at CA, will also be shared. Zoom login details have been sent through a separate email. |
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Posted Friday, May 21, 2021 8:45:18 AM
All parents are invited to join our final PTA meeting of the 2020-2021 school year on Wednesday, June 2nd, from 9:00 am. Please note that this is a change of date. Zoom log in information will be shared shortly prior to the meeting. We look forward to seeing you online. |
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Posted Monday, May 10, 2021 10:48:03 AM
Are you looking for ways to be more involved with our CA community, as well as support the direction of the school? Our PTA is looking to fill several key positions for the 2021-2022 school year. If you are interested in a following position, please contact Anna Woxstrom at anna.woxstrom@gmail.com or Andrea Bickel at bickel.andrea@gmail.com for more information.
1) Vice President The vice president steps in for the president when needed and is a key part of the PTA executive committee. The vice president oversees our CA International Food and Fun Fair, spearheading the team and all volunteers working to help with the PTA's largest-- and most fun-- fundraising event! 2) Secretary The PTA secretary is a part of the PTA executive committee and responsible for taking minutes at our PTA meetings. 3) Treasurer Oversees the PTA finances in cooperation with the finance office at CA. 4) Communication Are you graphically/visually talented? Responsible for making posters and designing information folders, as well as taking photos for PTA events when possible. 5) New Parent Welcome Responsible for the New Parent Welcome event that usually takes place in the P&G Black Box Theater in the first few weeks of the new school year. The purpose of the meeting is to provide useful information about CA and our community for new families. This position coordinates between the PTA officers, our Parent Partners, and the school Leadership Team. 6) New Teachers welcome The PTA warmly welcomes new faculty by organizing welcome baskets before the school year begins. These are a big hit with our newest faculty members! This key member oversees the organization and acquisition of the welcome baskets. 7) Halloween Party The PTA organizes a Halloween Party for our elementary school students every year with a lot of fun activities in our P&G Black Box Theatre. The coordinator communicates with the grade level volunteers to ensure our youngest have a fun time! While all of these positions might seem overwhelming, our PTA is incredibly supportive and each of us is quick to lend a hand. The PTA members currently holding the position are available to share their resources and provide greater detail. We encourage you (and even you and a friend) to volunteer for any of the positions-- we look forward to hearing from you. |
Canadian Academy
4-1 Koyo-cho Naka, Higashinada-ku
Kobe 658-0032, Japan
phone:+81 78 8570100
