Committee News – October 2006
AGM report
The committee has survived
virtually intact following our AGM last month. Kate Lemon formally stood down
as Chair and Rebecca Vaughan as Secretary, although both are remaining on
committee. We would like to take this opportunity to thank them for all their
hard work over the last year. We would also like to welcome Nicola Tiedeman onto
committee. Please see the notice in the porch for an up to date list of
committee members. The next committee meeting is taking place on Monday 20th
November.
We also voted to adopt the updated set of policies. It is
perhaps worth reminding parents that the contract you sign when your child
starts at Pre-School states that you accept the group will be run in accordance
with them. If you would like to have a look at the new policies, there is
always a copy of them kept in Pre-School, and we will shortly be adding them to
the website (www.wasps.smartemail.co.uk).
Staffing
As some of you will be aware,
Pre-School had to close for a day last term because of the lack of qualified
staff, due to illness. We are fortunate at the moment that, as a last resort, we
can close Pre-School, as with morning-only sessions parent/carers are around
during the daytime. However, as we look to the future in the new building, when
we hope to be offering full wrap-around care, having to close is something we
cannot afford to do if we are to be looked upon as a reliable provider of
childcare. We are therefore very keen to increase the number of bank staff we
have. If you know anyone who would be willing to be added to our list of bank
staff, particularly if they are at least NVQ3-qualified, please speak to Kate
Croudace. Alternatively, if anyone is interested in being employed by
Pre-School to work towards this qualification, there may be opportunity to do
this from next September. Again, please speak to Kate if you are interested.
Uniform
We are using the opportunity
presented by moving into the new building to introduce school colours. A
decision regarding this will be made at the next committee meeting. If you have
a view on the subject that you wish to be taken into consideration, then please
speak to Kate Croudace before then.
Social Events
The committee will be “at home”
in the Cricketers on Friday 10th November at 8pm, if you would like
to escape the family and join us for a drink.
We are also organising a Xmas
Dinner, most likely in a local pub, for parents and staff on Friday 1st
December, especially for those of us who do not have the opportunity to go out
for a Xmas Dinner through work.
Fundraising
Our next fundraising event will
be a Children’s Xmas Party on Saturday 16th December. It will be at
St Laurence Hall (Pre-School), from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Tickets cost £3 and are
available from Pre-School. It is for all children up to and including Year 6
and we will be having refreshments, party games, tattoos and a disco. We would
really appreciate your support, and if anyone is willing to run the disco, or
knows someone who might, then please speak to a committee member.
Finally, there are still some tea
towels left if you need some stocking fillers for Xmas! These stunning
limited edition cloths are made from 100% cotton and feature designs from
up-and-coming local artists. Available at the bargain price of £4 each or 3 for
£10. “My crockery has never been drier” – A satisfied customer.
Have a good term.
