Grafton Parents Association.....NEED you...Please speak to Mrs Hilary Morrison to express your interest in joining us.

 

Introduction to GPA

 

Hello and thank you for taking the time to read this page.

The GPA supports the school by organizing fun, social events for the children and their families. Our aim is to enrich the children's school experience and to help to build a strong, cohesive school community.

Anyone is welcome to join in and help – indeed, being an Grafton parent automatically makes you a member of the GPA. Becoming involved, at any level, is a great way for parents and children to socialise beyond the classroom. In addition, through some of the events we hold, the GPA hopes to raise funds for additional “extras” for our children. For example:

: Aim to enhance out of hour clubs in the future for children without additional charges.

Whilst the GPA does not get involved in any part of the running of the school, or try to provide equipment essential for lessons, funds raised are used to enhance both the curricular and extra-curricular experience of every pupil.

Some of the events from the recent past have included:
 

  • School Discos (for the children after school)
  • Christmas Fair (26th November)
  • Contribution towards Pantomime visit
  • Competition Prizes
  • Graduation Parties
  • Parents & Staff Quiz night
  • Sale of second hand items of school uniform 

  •  To make a donation to our GPA please follow the link below to pay by paypal..however small or large , your donations are always welcome.

The GPA is run by a committee made up of parent representatives from each class (Year Reps.) and elected officers. The committee is responsible for organizing and coordinating the social events. Meetings are held about once a month at the school on a Thursday evening.

A job on the GPA Committee is not for life! At the beginning of each school year in September, we hold the AGM, where we review the last year's events and finances and look forward to the future. We also elect a Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary and anyone is able to put themselves forward for these posts. Parents can also volunteer to be a Parent's voice. This is a great opportunity for all parents, old and new, to get involved in the school community.

Being a member of the GPA committee is not particularly difficult or onerous, but simply requires the ability to attend most meetings, good organisational skills and enthusiasm to get your fellow parents involved in the events. As well as the practical elements involved in putting on the different events, we have a lot of fun. So, when September comes around, do come along to the AGM and join in.

We look forward to meeting you soon.