Ratcliffe College Parents’ Association

Ratcliffe College Parents’ Association

The aims of the Association are to promote a friendly association of parents at Ratcliffe College, to run social activities for Members and to assist at school functions. Fund raising is not a prime objective, although any surplus funds raised are used either for the benefit of the school or donated to local and national charities.

Membership is for parents of current students who have paid the annual capitation fee, which is levied on the Spring Term school bill each year and for up to two years after the Member’s last child has left Ratcliffe College.

Elected Members run the Association as a Committee and consist of the following: Chairperson, Deputy, Secretary, Treasurer, Staff Representatives and parents from the different sections of the school – Senior, Junior and Nursery.

There is an Annual General Meeting, usually in June and Committee Meetings are held regularly throughout the year to organise all the events. The Headmaster, Deputy Head and Bursar, who work very closely with the Committee, also attend meetings.

Parents are kept up-to-date with events and news by newsletters and flyers in the school mail shots that are posted out every half term.

Parents are encouraged to support organised events and make new suggestions – ideas are always very welcome.

If you feel able to offer ideas, commit yourself to an event or join the committee, please contact one of the current officers. The work can be tiring but is always fun.

You can help us!

We are always looking for new ideas and helpers for all events.

If you can help occasionally or regularly - perhaps when your children are involved - please do not hesitate to contact one of the committee members and offer your services.

Similarly, if you might be interested in joining the committee then just ring one of us. The meetings, usually one per half-term, are neither too long nor too heavy. We are also looking for support from the gentlemen amongst you!