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ACE Nursery School is a parent co-operative. All ACE parents make a practical contribution to the running of the nursery school – whether shopping, mending equipment, helping in the nursery itself, or organising fundraising events. Each term this amounts to about five hours’ work. Parents who are unable to commit this time do have the option of paying a co-op contribution instead.
One of the first points of contact for parents to meet fellow
parents is the New Parents' Meeting, which takes place before the
children join us. As well as a social occasion, this is a good
opportunity to understand more about the life of the school.
The Parents’ Committee
The Parents’ Committee is elected at the Annual General Meeting
in November. The committee is responsible for the administration of the
school, including the appointment of staff, maintenance of the
building, financial control and the running of the co-operative.
Committee members are responsible for coordinating the work areas; this
leaves the teaching staff free to concentrate on the children.
Social and Fundraising Events
There are regular events during the year which allow ACE parents and
children to get together informally. As well as being fun and friendly,
they raise money for the school.
The events normally include a Pumpkin Party in November, a Christmas Fair, an International Breakfast, an Easter Fair and finally a Summer Picnic. On top of these events, there are occasional supper parties and wine-tasting evenings for parents.