Chelmsford County High School for Girls

Information about the Parents' Association

All parents of High School students are automatically members of the Parents' Association, which exists to enable parents to participate in the community of the school and contribute to its success. As you might expect, fundraising is a major objective of the PA to provide the girls with extra materials and facilities which are no longer routinely provided from central funding. But the PA is not just about raising money: it has an important role in bringing parents together and promoting informal contact with teaching staff.

• AGM Minutes 2008 (Word)
• PA Signed Accounts (Pdf)

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But the PA is not just about raising money. We bring parents together through the various social events we organise - like Quiz Nights, Race Nights, Burns Night - and try and foster a welcoming atmosphere at school.

The PA is also responsible for:

• Providing refreshments for staff and parents at each of the Parents' Evenings;
• Second-hand uniform sales;
• The 1982 Club An annual Prize Draw with usually 50 prizes with a value usually exceeding £1400;
• Two weekends in the Autumn Term of mock interviews for year 13 students;
• Refreshments for the open evenings and new starters afternoon;
• Refreshments for the two Christmas concerts.

The PA committee is comprised of parents, teachers and governors who meet regularly to plan the various events. We are keen to encourage many more parents to join us, but understand that some parents can only give a couple of hours' in a year to help. Please complete the 'Help Sheet' which is available here. Giving a little can help the school and, more importantly, your daughter a lot. Please fill it out and return it. If you would like any further information or would like to get more involved with school PA activities please e-mail your details to parents@cchs.essex.sch.uk.