Welcome to the NPS Parents' Association page of the school website.
The purpose of this site is to:
- Provide information about who we are
- Explain the objectives of the Parents Associations, as defined in our Constitution
- Highlight our key motivations and activities that we will undertake
- Review areas that the PA can get involved with
The NPS Parents' Association
The NPSPA Committee is made up of the following elected parents:
| Name |
Son’s Year |
| Dipti Amin |
Year 1 |
| Hugo Blom |
Year 2 & Year 4 |
| Bina Dave |
Year 2 |
| Renouka Fernandez |
Year 2 |
| Sharmin Lalani |
Year 2 & Year 6 |
| Vish Mehta |
Year 5 |
| Rachelle Michaels |
Year 2 |
| Sanjay Patel |
Year 1 & Year 5 |
| Iwona Sieradzki |
Year 5 |
| Anita Shah |
Year 5 |
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Committee Officers
Four of the Committee have been elected as Officers, and they coordinate the overall activities of the entire Committee:
| Renouka Fernandez |
Co-Chair Person |
| Sharmin Lalani |
Co-Chair Person |
| Sanjay Patel |
Treasurer |
| Vish Mehta |
Secretary |
Our Objectives
The NPSPA are really excited and enthused about the possibilities of galvanising the community spirit and atmosphere at the School. Our primary objectives, as stated in the new constitution, are to:
- Engage in fund raising activities to provide additional facilities/equipment to enhance learning for the boys
- Develop effective relationships between parents, staff, guardians and governors
In practice what this means is that as a PA we have set ourselves the mission to bring together everyone connected to the School, but mostly parents/guardians, to enhance the community spirit within.
We will be inviting you to help / assist and participate in this mission, including engaging your class representatives.
During the year, the PA will hold certain flagship events for example, Fireworks Night, the objective of which is for you to have fun amongst other members of the School Community. The success of our flagship events is intrinsically linked to the support received from you.
Fund Raising vs. Non Fund Raising Events
As stated above, one of our objectives is to raise funds, which will be primarily directed back towards your sons at NP. We spend the money we raise on "wish lists” submitted by the teachers for equipment they would like to purchase for the boys. In the past we have also donated money to the New Barn Theatre Appeal and towards the upcoming Centenary Celebrations.
Our flagship events are our main opportunities to raise these funds and we count on all of your support to help us continue to do this.
However, we are also dedicated to developing new ‘Community Events’, where the purpose is not to raise money but to allow parents and their families to socialise, have fun, learn about something new or even network!! Over the next year our objective are to hold a Quiz Night, Information Evenings/Talks and other similar activities.
If you have an idea for a Community Event then please send us an email. We would love to discuss further with you.
How You Can Help?
We need help from you in the following ways:
- Join the Committee – we still have a few vacancies on the Committee
- Offer your help at our events – if you can spare a few hours helping at one of our events then please let one of us know. There is always so much to do and extra pairs of hands are most welcome.
- Offers of non-financial support & donations e.g. food & beverage, stationary, etc. We would be more than willing to mention your help & support at our next event and newsletter.
- Sponsorship – we are looking for ways for businesses to help sponsor some of our flagship events.
If you can help in any of the areas above then please contact us in person or email npspa@northwoodprep.co.uk. We would really appreciate the support.
PA Buzz Newsletter
The new PA Newsletter is called “PA Buzz”. It is ‘buzzing’ with information about past/ future events, parent news and other interesting stuff! We aim to produce regular PA Buzz Newlsetters during term time.
If you have any information that you think the rest of the School Community would like to know then why not send us an email for inclusion in the next newsletter.
Want to contact us?
Then please send an email to npspa@northwoodprep.co.uk. We aim to respond to every email we get. Alternatively we are an approachable bunch so find us in the car park, pub or supermarket!
We Do Not Do
We have no involvement in the running of the school and certainly no influence regarding any element of the education of our sons. If you have any questions/ concerns over such matters then these should be addressed to the school.
Thank you for taking time to read our web page. We aim to do the best we can within our resources to help achieve our objectives and look forward to seeing you at our next event!
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