Introduction

The MPA is the Parents' Association for the Maynard School and it was awarded charitable status by the Charity Commission in 2006. (Charity Number 1114908)

The MPA aims to:

Support the school and enhance the education of students by engaging in events and activities that help to provide facilities or equipment.

Forge links between school and home and provide opportunities for parental involvement in school activities.

Provide opportunities for parents, carers, teachers and friends to meet socially.

Provide opportunities for parents or carers to offer ideas and suggestions concerning the future development of the school.

Meetings

All parents are invited to attend MPA meetings which are held at least once a term. They are friendly and informal and offer an opportunity to participate in decisions that will effect the development of the school. We discuss events, activities and fundraising ideas, finances, items we are targeting funds towards and parents/carers suggestions and feedback. The Headmistress, Head of Junior School and Parent Governor are normally present.

The date of the next MPA meeting is Tuesday 24 April at 7.30pm.

Each year at the Annual General Meeting a Committee comprising of Officers and Trustees are elected alongside nominated year reps.

The role of the Year Reps is to liase with parents in their year group – they often compile contact sheets and arrange social meetings. They usually attend the MPA meetings to feedback any ideas or suggestions from parents and find volunteers to help run the various fundraising events put on by the MPA.

Gift Aid

A £5 membership fee per family is paid to MPA funds in the Autumn term. A further voluntary donation of £5 per term is made by many families in the Spring and Summer Terms. The voluntary donation can be credited with Gift Aid which further increases its value to the fund.

 

 

Current Committee