Solihull School Parents' Association - FAQs

1. Q. What does the Parents Association do?
   A. The PA’s main aim is to promote and encourage friendships and links between parents through varied social events appealing to a wide audience, funds being raised to support school.



2. Q. How do I join?
   A. Contact the President or Lady President or any committee member direct by e-mail, telephone, or by letter to their home or school reception, please see the home page for contact information.



3. Q. If I am not able to commit to joining this year is there any way I could help?
   A. Yes there are many ways the PA need help, from looking after a stall at the Christmas Fayre, baking a cake to sell at it or just helping to lay tables before a social function, refer to the list of events for dates. We are also always looking for sponsorship and donations of gifts or services as raffle prizes. Again please contact a member of the Committee if you are able to offer support.



4. Q. Are only couples welcome to join?
   A. No individuals are equally as welcome as couples.



5. Q. How many meetings are there?
   A. Usually there are 4 general committee meetings, 5 ladies' committee meetings and an AGM per academic year.



6. Q. What types of functions are run?
   A. These vary from year to year but generally there is a New Parents' Evening, a Quiz Night, Burns Nicht, Ladies' Supper, As New Sales, Sportsman’s Dinner and various others throughout the academic year.



7. Q. Would I be expected to get involved with every event?
   A. No although it is lovely to attend as many as possible (because it’s fun) there is no pressure to be heavily involved with them all, each event has a small committee of volunteers and it is up to the individual how many or few they volunteer for.



8. Q. What happens to the money raised by the P.A?
   A. Every year the Head supported by the staff propose what items they would like to support the school. This can vary from sports equipment to musical instruments, printers, cameras, and benches whatever is required to add to and improve the schools facilities. This then goes to General Committee for discussion and approval. The PA also holds a Career Fund, which is used for helping parents with extreme financial difficulties.

Coming Soon...;

The SSPA Cookery Book Send us your favourite recipes for our new cookery book to help raise funds Contact Jan to find out more…

Don't forget ...

[20/06/2009] Summer Ball 2009 - put the date in your diary for this hugely popular event. Watch this space for further details.