Formation of the KSPA

The King’s School Parents' Association held its first meeting in September 2003. It was formed as a result of a merger of The Mothers' Guild and The Fathers' Association.

Both previous organisations have a long history of support for the school. The Mothers Guild was formed in 1930 and The Fathers Association was founded in 1951.

The King’s School Parents Association (or KSPA) has four main aims:
a) To provide mutual support in all matters connected with the training and upbringing of students at the school.
b) To organise social events with a view to raising funds for providing amenities for the students at the King’s School.
c) To promote social contact between parents.
d) To enable parents of former students (through The King’s School Associates) to maintain their links with the school.

Committee members

Lent Term 2008

KSPA SGM Chairman's speech, 22 September 2008 (in pdf format)

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

THE KING'S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET
Doors open at 1.00pm. All are welcome. A large number of volunteers are always needed to help, so if you feel you have some free time to spare, please contact any member of the Committee that you know, or telephone Alison on :01244 300205 or Louise on 01244577994. Please note that a Second-hand uniform sale takes place at this Market.

Documents for download

• flyer with information for parents
• appeal for donations by year group
• general appeal for items to sell

SECONDHAND UNIFORM SALE - TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Uniform may be left at Reception on the day prior to the Market only at the owners risk or brought to the main Hall on Saturday morning i.e. before 12 noon. (All items of uniform must be clean and in good condition and clearly marked with size, price, and individually labelled with the name and contact tel. no. Please make sure that each label is firmly attached.)

As usual the K.S.P.A. will retain 20% commission.

If you are unable to attend the sale yourself please arrange for someone to be there on your behalf, to collect unsold items at the close of sale (4pm.). We regret that clothing may not be left at school for collection later. Any unsold goods not collected by 4.pm. will be disposed of. Money for items sold may be collected from Senior School Reception on Tuesday 25th November from 9.00am. We are sorry that neither School nor the K.S.P.A. can accept responsibility for any loss or damage. Parents may wish to donate items so that all money raised is put into K.S.P.A. funds to support the School. If so please mark items "Donation".

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP TO LIVERPOOL - Wednesday 26 November 2008
A chance to do all of your Christmas Shopping whilst visiting the new shopping complex, Liverpool 1. The coach leaves King's at 9.00am prompt and returns to School at 3.30pm. Please contact :Alison Johnson on 01244 300205 to reserve a place on the coach. Cost will be £6 per head .

CHRISTMAS AT CHESTER CATHEDRAL - Tuesday 2 December 2008
11.00am. Meet in the Cathedral Refectory for Coffee
11.30am Tour and talk on an aspect of the Cathedral by Mr. Nicholas Fry (Visitor and Heritage Director)
12.30 approx. Lunch
2.00 - 2.30pm. Service in St. Anselm's Chapel led by Canon Trevor Dennis

MEMORABILIA

The K.S.P.A. hold a stock of items engraved with the school crest that can be purchased at some school events or directly from Mrs A Johnson - contact e-mail: alison@techsphere.co.uk

King’s School Parents Association Price List- November 2007

• Aprons (Craft/Cookery) £3.00
• Recipe Book 50p
• Teddy Bears £3.00
• Umbrellas £17.50
• Key rings 50p
• Mini Memo Blocks £3.00
• Mini Memo Holder £4.50
• A6 Notelets £1.00
• A5 Notelets (Six) £2.00
• Everett Accent Pen £3.75

Towels

• Bath Sheet £15.50
• Bath Towel £12.00
• Hand Towel £8.50

KSPA Crystal Range engraved with King’s School Motif

• 8oz Alaska Whisky Tumbler £15.50
• Large Stern Tankard (Plain) £15.00
• Curved Tankard £25.50
• Large Panel Cut Star-Base Crystal Tankard £28.75
• Angelo Wine Flute (Plain, with box) £15.50
• Flamenco Lead Crystal Panel Goblet £17.20
• Sloped-Dome Optic Crystal Paperweight (with box) £28.75
• Small Plain Dome Crystal Paperweight (with box) £23.00
• Desktop Pen Holder £26.75
• 8” Crystal Heeled Bowl £40.00
• 5” Crystal Trophy Bowl £38.00
• 6” Trophy Bowl £32.77 7”
• Trophy Bowl £41.25
• Barrel Vase £40.53
• Celebrity Bowl £50.32
• Horizontal Curved Picture Frame £25.50
• Celebrity Fruit Bowl £50.00
• Oval Perfume Bottle £26.75
• 3” Round Cut Glass Trinket Box £19.50
• Large Comport £40.25

Silk Lined Presentation Boxes from £4.50 depending on size of item ADDITIONAL ENGRAVING £1 PER WORD

Prints - Gordon Wilkinson Watercolour of King’s School

• Large £10.00
• Medium £8.00

The K.S.P.A. are always looking for volunteers to help us to help the school. If you would like to help for even one event in the year we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information please contact Mrs. Alison Johnson either by e-mail alison@techsphere.co.uk or c/o The King's School, Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 7QL

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