The Home School Association (HSA) exists to support the life and work of the school, children, parents and teachers and is open to all members of the school community. The HSA is a registered charity and is a member of the National Confederation of Parent Teachers’ Association.
Termly fundraising and social activities are arranged, with dates and details published in the Monday Messenger, the school’s weekly newsletter.
Meetings of the HSA are held regularly – committee meetings are flexible and are usually held after school or in the evening at someone’s house.
An Annual General Meeting is held during the Autumn Term at which a committee is elected.
The HSA identifies long and short term projects for its fundraising. We are extremely grateful for the additional support from our HSA.
We are fortunate at our school to have a HSA that is and has been an integral part of the school community for many years. In its time the HSA has raised thousands of pounds, which has been spent on equipment and resources to enhance our children’s education experience and the school’s facilities.
The fundraising is really important, as without it many trips and treats may be out of reach for children at the school. This is particularly important given the cost of coaches at the moment and transporting the children off site.
In the last few years we have been able to fund:
• Coach to the pantomime
• Theatre company visiting school
• Easter eggs/ Chocolate at Christmas
• Fully funded trip to Twycross Zoo
• Leavers Hoodies
• Subsidised trips for every class this year
• Subsidised coach for swimming lessons
Our HSA is about much more than simply fundraising. The HSA exists to provide closer links between home and school and it is an excellent way to bring staff, parents and friends together socially in support of the school. The fundraising events are often a great social occasion and looked forward to and enjoyed by the children (and parents).
Some of the events we have arranged in the past year include:
• Neon Disco
• Wreath Making
• Christmas Fayre
• Non Uniform days
• Plant Sale
• Bingo
• Tea and Coffee at school events
• Ice cream and tuck sale after school
All parents and members of the school community are encouraged to get involved, even if they only have a small amount of time available. We couldn’t do any of the above without the support and volunteering of the parents of the school!
The HSA are always keen to involve members of our school community to support to the work of the group. If you have any queries or would like further information please talk to Amy Taylor, School Business Manager.