Parental Involvement
ACE is a parent co-operative. All ACE parents make a
practical contribution – whether shopping, mending equipment, helping in the
nursery itself, or organising fund raising events. At the Nursery School this
amounts to five hours’ work per term, and at the Day Nursery the commitment is
1 hour per month. 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, a Christmas Fayre, an International Breakfast, an Easter Fayre and finally a Summer Picnic. On top of these events, there are occasional social evenings for parents and staff.
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, a Christmas Fayre, an International Breakfast, an Easter Fayre and finally a Summer Picnic. On top of these events, there are occasional social evenings for parents and staff.
