WESTHOLME ASSOCIATION

Who are we?

The Westholme Association (known as the WA) is our version of a PTA (parent/teacher organisation). We have a committee of about 12 parents and together with staff from across the school, we meet once a term to discuss funding requests and social activities and are actively involved in school life. Anyone can join the committee as all parents are automatically members of the WA and we have a growing list of helpers who volunteer their time at events.

Westholme Association's Treasurer Mrs Susy Charlson (left), with WA member Mrs Ward-Thompson (right), at the opening of our Sensory Garden. This was funded by funds raised through various events run by the Association.

What we do?

The committee plans a variety of events throughout the year – some are social and some are fundraising with the aim of developing and maintaining the Westholme family community. Typical events are the Spring and Christmas Fairs, termly pre-loved uniform sales, Prep movie nights and discos and Balls/party nights. All events, whether for families, adults or children, aim to bring together parents, children and teachers in an informal setting.

Why?

As part of the Westholme family, we are keen to work with school to provide the extras to our children’s education. We have items we repeatedly fund such as provision of hatching eggs, and end of term activities for Prep including Year 6 leavers’ hoodies, Maths and Lego competitions/ leagues, a contribution of Year 13 leavers’ Prom, Prizegiving awards, etc. Requests arrive throughout the year and for our Centenary Year of 2023 included helping to replace sewing machines & Sixth form furniture, and contributing to the Centennial Wellbeing Garden.

How Might You Help

You can support our events by attending, by volunteering to help and by donating. We frequently ask for donations of good quality pre-loved uniform and have sales throughout the year including one just for incoming year 7 parents. If you see us at school events, do come over and have a chat.

So please come along and support our events, look out for updates in ‘Westholme Weekly’ and Parentmail for future and past events and details of items we have funded.

If you would like to become more involved by joining the Committee, then please contact the Chairman, Susy Charlson on westholmeassociation@gmail.com or via the school Office Manager on secretary@westholmeschool.com.

 

Upcoming Events

Westholme Association’s Spring Fair – 22 March, 10:00am – 12:30pm

Come and join us for our annual Spring Fair, organised by the Westholme Association. If you would like a stall, or know of anyone who would, please email us at westholmeassociation@gmail.com.