WELCOME…to the Parents’
Association here at
The Parents’ Association is a
registered charity whose purpose is to support the School and, through
events to raise money which is used to benefit the pupils. In the past we
have donated money towards the cost of refurbishing science labs and the
Sixth Form Common Room, donated towards a new mini-bus, helped to equip the
Library and have funded a new sound system for the Hall. We have also helped
to provide many smaller items such as science, sports, gym and geography
equipment, digital cameras, headphones, microphones and display boards. Our
project for 2008 is to raise £7,500 for the refurbishment and upgrade of the
drama studio.
The Parents’ Association
Committee is made up of parents and guardians of existing pupils. The Head
Teacher, Mrs Kaye Harrison, is our Honorary President. We meet every
four-six weeks, usually on a Tuesday or Wednesday, with each meeting
starting at 8pm and lasting about one hour. In addition to this, we hold an
annual AGM in October. Dates of all of our meetings are decided well in
advance and, although Committee members are encouraged to attend as many
meetings as possible, if one particular date causes difficulties, we simply
ask that apologies are forwarded to either the Secretary or the Chairman
prior to the meeting. A copy of the minutes following each meeting is
forwarded to members via e-mail or internal school post.
The events organised throughout
the year by the Committee to raise money include quiz nights, discos,
fashion shows, car boot sales and guest speaker evenings. We also run
refreshment stalls at school events such as concerts, open evenings and New
Parents’ evening.
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN JOINING US?
We can only be
successful if people are prepared to get involved. It does not matter if you
have no previous experience of being on a Parents’ Association. We welcome
all new volunteers. Equally, if you have been involved with the running of a
Parents’ Association before, please let us know: we may be able to learn
from you!
For further
information about joining us, please contact
Lindsey Holman via email l.holman@btinternet.com
We look forward to meeting you…