Bishop Vesey's Parents' Association

THE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION

Chair:		Russell Tipson
Treasurer:		David Jupp
Event Coordinator		Amanda Latham
Event Coordinator		Sue Lummus
200 Club Manager		Rob Stirch
Membership Secretary: (Contact via Main School Office)		Jane Foster 0121 250 5400

Founded in 1948, the Parents' Association, of which all parents are members, provides a lively annual programme, including a Welcome Evening for New Parents, Dances, Concerts, Careers Events, Quizes, a variety of sporting fixtures and many other fund-raising events. Its main aim is to foster and support the welfare of Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School.

The Parents’ Association has been successful in helping to fund numerous projects for the school including the Sports Hall, Music Centre, lighting rig/sound equipment in the Main Assembly Hall and most recently the impressive multisport astro-turf pitch.

The Parents’ Association also provides practical help in enhancing the career prospects of our senior students by helping with interview practice sessions for ‘A' level students, in addition to providing most valued work placements for some of our Year 10 students. A number of parents provide valuable assistance with our teams at weekends, including the provision of refreshments for the visiting team and their supporters. Indeed, we are indebted to the Association for providing refreshments at many of our school events.

Additional support with any of the above activities is always welcomed and please feel free to contact the main school office for further details.

The Parents’ Association Council
•   The Association was founded in 1948.
•   The Association is ‘steered’ by a Council having annually elected members: the PAC.
•   Council members meet monthly to co-ordinate and facilitate the functions of the Association.
•   A ‘Helpers List’ also exists for parents that may be able to provide support, on an ad hoc basis, for school/fundraising events and any other functions known to require PAC assistance.

Aims
•   To foster and support the welfare of Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School.
•   To raise funds for the school.
•   To provide input for careers advice and assistance.
•   To bring parents together in social activities.
•   To be a forum for discussion and action on issues that concern the school.

Functions of the Council
•   The Council generally directs and controls the affairs of the Association including the control and allocation of its funds.
•   The above affairs typically include the organisation of fundraising activities and events.
•   The Council supports its members to organise and undertake these activities on behalf of the Association.

Contributions to the School
•   Middle Field - £7,000
•   New Sports Hall - £100,000 incl appeal
•   New Music Centre - £40,000 incl appeal
•   New Lighting Rig - £13,000
•   Audio Visual Equipment - £3,000
•   Weather Station - £3,000
•   Piano Refurbishment - £2,500
•   Travel Scholarships
•   UCAS & Career Books
•   First-aid Training
•   Furniture for Vesey House
•   Donations to Clubs and Library

PAC Membership
•   All new parents receive automatic membership!
•   We enthusiastically encourage and invite new members of the PA to join the Council.
•   Please consider representing your child and their Year Group by either joining the Council or adding your name to our ‘Helpers’ List’.

Further Information:
•   Please Call Russ Tipson on 07973 490056
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