Parents Association
Welcome to the King's School Parent's Association, known as the KSPA. It was formed in 2003.
The association comprises of parents and former parents of both Junior and Senior School pupils who meet together to organise social and fundraising events. These events support and enhance the work of the school, its pupils and teachers. They also promote social contact between parents of current and former pupils.
All parents automatically become members whilst their child is in the school. There is a meeting at the beginning of the Michaelmas term to elect the main committee officers such as Chairman and Treasurer, but anyone is welcome to join the committee at any time. We meet approximately once per month.
What we do
The KSPA's activities extend to a wide area of school life. For example :
Refreshments for:
- Concerts
- Drama Productions
- Sports Days
Fundraising for events such as :
- Christmas Market (200 parents volunteer!)
- Concerts
- 'What Not To Wear' fashion social evenings
- Drama productions
- Second hand uniform sales
Liasing with new parents at :
- Open mornings
- Social events
- New parents evenings
Organising social events, such as :
- The Christmas Cathedral Service and luncheon
- Wine tasting
- Shopping trips
- Fashion evenings
- Antique valuations
- Theatre visits
- Second hand uniform sales.
We also provide a range of school memorabilia, including glassware and other goods engraved or printed with the school logo. In addition, we also run a lottery each term.
Money raised by the KSPA has provided the school with many additional items of equipment. Items purchased in the last three years include :
- A whiteboard for the Physics department
- Digital camcorder editing equipment
- Overhead projectors and equipment
- Computer equipment for the Junior School
- Honour boards for the Girls' Sports teams
- Hockey and Football team strips
- A gazebo for the Rowing Club for use at competition venues
- Individual whiteboards for the Mathematics Department
- Playground markings for the Junior School
- A display cabinet for the Design and Technology Department
- Computer and camera equipment to aid in the training of the Combined Cadet Force
- Weather station for the Geography Department
- Cricket benches for the Junior School
- Noticeboard for the Junior School
- Maths videos for the Mathematics Department
- Two annual student bursaries, leaving scholarships and prizes
- 40 Athletics /Cross country vests for the Junior School
- Team strip for the Rugby team (50%)
- C .D.player for the Junior School
- Chairs and Tables for the Cricket Pavilion
- Word Games and Individual fiction texts for the English Department
- Donation to the War games Club
We need your help!
Whether you want to help out regularly on the committee or simply have an hour or two to spare, we warmly welcome all to help. We realise that all parents are busy and appreciate any help that you can offer.
Contact
For further information please contact Louise Green (K.S.P.A. Hon.Sec.) on 01244 577994.
Committee members
| Chairman Vice Chairman Honorary Secretary Honorary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Refreshment Secretary |
Mrs Maria Reeves Mrs Helen Anthony and Mrs Fiona Barry Mrs Louise Green Mrs Pat Moreland Mr Steve James Mrs Louise Green |
Head of School's Parent
Head of Boys' Parent Head of Girls' Parent Associates representative (ex parents) |
Mrs Hayward Mrs Vicky Titmuss Mrs Parker - |
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Committee Members
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Mrs Claire Back - lost property |
Mrs Marilyn Lloyd Amako |
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KSPA SGM Chairman's speech, 28 September 2009 (in pdf format)
Michaelmas term 2009 - FORTHCOMING EVENTS
A.G.M. Monday September 28th at 7.30pm. in the Sixth Form Lecture Theatre -All welcome
THE KING'S SCHOOL CHRISTMAS MARKET - SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21ST
Doors open at 1.00pm.All are welcome. A large number of volunteers are always needed to help, so if you have some free time to spare, please contact any member of the committee that you know , or telephone Louise on 01244 577994. Detailed flyers to follow.
SECONDHAND UNIFORM SALE - Will take place at the Christmas Market on Saturday November 21st.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Uniform may be brought to school on the morning of the sale only.
(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 telephone number. 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 (4.30pm.). We regret that clothing may not be left at school for collection later. Any unsold goods not collected by 4.30pm. will be disposed of. Money for items sold may be collected from Senior School Reception on Tuesday 24th 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".
All enquiries to: Mrs Susan Young on 01928 740307
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TRIP TO MANCHESTER-Wednesday 25th November 2009
A chance to do all of your Christmas shopping.The coach leaves King's at 9.00am prompt and returns to school at 3.30pm.Please contact Alison Johnson 0n 01244 300205 to reserve a place on the coach. Cost will be £8 a head.