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08/05/24

We're thrilled to announce that bookings are now open for our upcoming Open Mornings next term! To secure your space please visit our website or use the link below:https://t.co/Ijd5ubJLbu pic.twitter.com/bdOXNLnqYA

12/04/24

All of us at SST are looking forward to our annual Spring Concert which takes place in just under 1 week!To get your tickets, head over to MyEvolve!#SpringConcert pic.twitter.com/FpWJoYLEqP

04/03/24

Welcome to National !This week, Miss Jenner and Mrs Chapman are curating a series of webinars, each delving into a distinct career pathway. Explore various topics, ranging from careers in finance, working in the NHS and even insights into working at Google!#NCW2024 pic.twitter.com/rM5bLTFHiE

26/02/24

Notice to Parents:Year 9 options evening is on Thursday, 29 February. Please make sure you have booked your ticket via Eventbrite. The first talk is at 4:15PM and parents are welcome to talk to the GCSE subject representative from 4:15PM onwards!

23/02/24

During half term, Ruben in 7E attended a workshop at the Royal Institution in the L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre. Students extracted their own DNA which was separated with enzymes and then sealed into a vial for them to take home!#Science pic.twitter.com/5PwNeX6hmj

06/02/24

We would love for you to vote for SST so we can continue expanding our STEM curriculum and developing our students' learning! https://t.co/24ubHpY817 https://t.co/Db8nxftMBQ

31/01/24

Several of our students recently had the chance to watch Maidstone United play Ipswich Town last Saturday! Here are the photos they've shared of themselves cheering on the Maidstone players, wearing team colours! 💛🖤 pic.twitter.com/vAIbsRIdXN

18/01/24

Throwback to last year's Ballroom Showcase which saw students from Ballroom Club showcase skills and techniques to their friends and family!If you're interested in dance, Ballroom Club runs every Wednesday after school and welcomes all students regardless of dancing skill! pic.twitter.com/Y5D4PoWqag

16/01/24

We are currently recruiting for several Teaching Vacancies here at SST including a Teacher of French/Spanish with a Leadership opportunity.Please enquire via the link below!https://t.co/jZcuxER1s6#Vacancy pic.twitter.com/DxoO12hLCq

14/12/23

Last week our staff really embraced the festive spirit with a Wreath Making Workshop!🎄#Wreath pic.twitter.com/vYO93GSzZG

13/12/23

A reminder to students and parents that on the last day of term Friday, 15 December, SST will have a half day finishing at 1pm!#Reminder pic.twitter.com/y74ulaLSj0

12/12/23

Last chance to buy tickets for tomorrow's Christmas Concert!🎅🎶As always, tickets can be purchased through MyEvolve✨#ChristmasConcert pic.twitter.com/47yABMRNLk

11/12/23

Our students in the Concert Choir had a fantastic time at Fremlin Walk last week!🎶 https://t.co/oloAJe2WJX

08/12/23

Our students in Drawing Club have been producing some amazing work recently! Held each Monday lunchtime with Miss Lovell, students are encouraged to experiment with both digital and traditional drawing.Drawings from Suvan in 10V, Leonor in 7T, Olivia in 7E, and Violet in 7E👏👏 pic.twitter.com/itWAs0THvR

07/12/23

Don't forget to book a space for the upcoming SST Christmas Concert next Wednesday, 13 December! Tickets can be booked via MyEvolve!🎄Throwback to last year's Christmas Concert!🌟✨#ChristmasConcert pic.twitter.com/1lhYXkia5D

06/12/23

Jake in 10V spent a day at last Saturday, where he had the amazing opportunity to go out on the track with a race team!🚦🏎This was only his second time out with them, but nevertheless, Jake made some great progress and received lots of positive feedback! pic.twitter.com/8KbXXtF2OL

05/12/23

After decorating our 6ft Reception Christmas Tree, we took to decorating our main Christmas Tree in the hall which comes in at just over 12ft!!🤩#ChristmasTree pic.twitter.com/II6tn46nKU

05/12/23

A reminder that the Morocco World Challenge parent conference is tonight at 6pm! Make sure you have your Zoom links handyIf you haven't registered already, follow the link below or head to the link in our biohttps://t.co/KA2SolL8U7#WorldChallenge

01/12/23

Hello, sorry for the confusion. It is Tuesday, 5th November!

29/11/23

Over the last few weeks, our students have been practising their road safety and hazard perception skills with the course!They've learned valuable skills such as how to look after their bikes, ride safely, and the best road practices to use when out on their bikes pic.twitter.com/shLZOInzRW

28/11/23

World Challenge is offering SST students an incredible opportunity to explore Morocco!World Challenge will be hosting a 20-minute Zoom session on Tuesday, 6 December. To register your interest or find out more about the trip please head to the link belowhttps://t.co/KA2SolL8U7 pic.twitter.com/k5mSUyLvlU

23/11/23

Congratulations to Alfie in 7C who recently passed his Karate exam with top marks and secured his Yellow Belt!💛#Karate pic.twitter.com/OpJ2s34bC1

22/11/23

Last week SST celebrated Maths Week with activities held each lunchtime ranging from learning how to crack codes, exploring the connection between maths and art through spirographs, and challenging each other's knowledge of times tables in Times Table Rock Stars! pic.twitter.com/ihDHcyZM2q

20/11/23

Last week, GCSE Art students travelled to London to visit The Hunterian and British Museum. This was an opportunity for students to understand the links between science and art, whilst building up primary source studies for their GCSE portfolios.#GCSEArt pic.twitter.com/GCjZhYfdk9

18/11/23

This Year, leading up to Christmas, SST has decided to partner with a charity that aims to relieve food poverty and reduce food waste in the UK.Please see the poster for a list of approved items you can donate. We will be accepting donations from this Monday, 20th💚 pic.twitter.com/GeDtGPCp16

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Posted on: March 28th 2024

Introduction to SST's PTA

STT is very excited to invite members of our school community to embark on the creation of a Parent Teacher Association within the school. A strong PTA will help build a sense of community among parents, carers, teachers, and students. They organise social events, family-oriented activities, and collaborative projects that bring people together. This sense of community fosters a supportive network, promotes school spirit, and strengthens the overall school culture.
At this stage, we would like Parent/Carers to simply register their interest in either becoming a committee member or an event friend on the Microsoft Form that they will receive in the coming days. The main Committee roles are as follows:


PTA chair
Main purpose of the role: To lead the committee, ensuring the PTA is run in line with its constitution and according to the wishes of all members. The chair’s responsibilities are:
•Chairs and facilitates meetings in a manner that encourages everyone to contribute
•Sets the date and agenda for meetings and keeps the discussion on track
•Delegates tasks to committee members
•Ensures decisions are implemented
•Liaises with the school about fundraising priorities
•Welcomes and motivates new volunteers
•Is a designated signatory on the PTA bank account
•Ensures the PTA is registered with regulatory bodies e.g. the Charity Commission, and submits reports where necessary.


PTA treasurer
Main purpose of the role: The treasurer controls the PTA funds in line with the committee’s decisions as well as charity law. They make sure upcoming events are affordable and profitable and report financial information to the rest of the team. The treasurer’s responsibilities are:
•Manages the day-to-day finances
•Keeps a detailed and accurate record of the PTA’s financial activity
•Reports on the finances at meetings in a clear, concise way
•Arranges floats for events
•Ensures money is kept safely before and during events
•Banks the takings from events and fundraisers
•Makes Gift Aid claims
•Implements procedures for making payments and claiming expenses
•Completes the Charity Commission annual return (if registered)
•Gets accounts audited where necessary


PTA secretary
Main purpose of the role: The secretary ensures that the PTA’s activities run smoothly. They use their excellent communication and organisational skills to arrange meetings, take minutes and keep records. The secretary’s responsibilities are:
•Assists the chair with planning meetings
•Communicates with the school and committee members, including circulating the agenda before PTA meetings
•Takes minutes at meetings, recording the key points, decisions made and relevant action points
•Manages communication between the committee, volunteers, school and school community
•Prepares the publicity for events, including flyers, posters and tickets
•Ensures meetings have enough attendees to form a quorum
•Keeps records
•Shares information


Event friend
Main purpose of the role: Event friends take on specific roles at individual events hosted and organised by the PTA. They use their excellent communication and organisational skills to ensure that events run smoothly and safely. An event friend’s responsibilities may include the following, dependent on the event:
•Front-of-house duties, welcoming and directing event guests
•Setting up and clearing away for events
•Collecting tickets
•Staffing stalls and supervision of activities
•First Aid


There will also be roles in communications, a deputy or co-chair, as well a full events team. The more volunteers we have, the more fun and exciting events can be undertaken. If you have any queries please contact Mrs Vincent (j.vincent@sst.viat.org.uk).