About us
and our philosophy
The Bearwood Parents Association (BPA) exists to
provide opportunities for parents to interact with
their children in their children’s educational
environment. We do this by organising events that
will enable the Parents, Guardians, Teachers and
Scholars to mix socially in the wonderful college
buildings and grounds. Some of the events organised
also make a small amount of money, currently about
£3000 per year, which is used to enable other social
events and to enhance our children’s experience of
the college.
All Bearwood Parents/Guardians and College Staff are
members of the BPA and are entitled to attend the
regular meetings held to discuss forthcoming projects
and events. The meetings are run by the current
committee “Office Bearers” comprising a Chairman,
Co-chair, Treasurer and Secretary. A teacher also
attends to provide expert advice. Parents who attend
meetings are made welcome and new ideas are always well
received.
Small sub-committees are formed to organise specific
events and projects such as the Web Site Sub-Committee
and the Summer Party Sub-Committee. Planning for events
is deliberately kept as simple as possible in
recognition of the busy lives we all lead.
Contributions from parents in the form of time or
expertise, however small, are essential to ensure that
the direction of the BPA remains relevant and meets the
expectations of parents and scholars alike.
We aim, above to all, to have fun and enjoy the
beautiful surroundings in which the college stands, with
our children and the staff who teach them. This website
acts as an extension of our philosophy in providing a
medium by which parents, guardians, friends and family,
either near or far, can participate as much as
possible.
You will come to recognise members of the committee
manning stalls or serving burgers and you are encouraged
to stop us and chat as the opportunity arises. Please
feel free to voice your ideas and feedback at these
events and through this website.
Yours,
Louise Weald
Chair.
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