Parent Council 3rd AGM

On Friday 9 March, the Conisborough College Parent Council group held their third Annual General Meeting. The evening began with drinks and a light finger buffet. There was a good turn out from many members and some new parents.

Parent Council 3rd AGM 2012

After some light refreshments at the start of the evening, a welcome was delivered byour Chair Donald Connolly and Headteacher Mr Ellis.

Various speeches and reports were delivered throughout the evening, from Senior Leader & Head of Faculties – Ms Jones, Parent Council Chair Donald Connolly, Finance committee members – Susan Browne and Rosalind Phillips-McMillan, Wellbeing committee members Tricia Reid and Daphney Bailey and Fundraising committee members Daphme Bailey and Tricia Reid. Also in attendance on the evening were ‘Lewisham Pupil Ambassadors’ who shared their varied experiences with everyone.

During the proceedings there was a Question & Answersession and it was noted that changes can be made to the committee, for a continued holistic approach to student and parental development, progress and success, which will help to maintain our high standards at Conisborough College. It was a real pleasure to welcome new parents who shared an eagerness to support and participate in the group.

Members were elected once again and different roles were adopted by members:

Chair – Donald Connelly
Vice Chair – vacancy
Secretary – Marion Brown
Assistant Secretary – Caroline Wollaston
Treasurer – Susan Browne
Assistant Treasurer – Rosalind Phillips McMillan
Well Being – Daphne Reid
Fund Raising – Tricia Reid
Faculty Representative – vacancy
Public Relations – Jacqueline Ahwieh
Community Governor – Kate Richardson

Thank you to all our previous Parent Council members who have said that they still wish to continue their involvement with the Parent Council.

At the end of the evening, the raffle was drawn and the results, in reverse order, were:

3rd Prize – Sally Parker – Box of chocolates
2nd Prize – Daphne Bailey – Bottle of red wine
1st Prize: Chequante Everett – £25 voucher.

The meeting was brought to a close with a vote of thanks by Chair – Donald Connelly.

The Parent Council are now looking forward to another year of supporting students in their aim to achieve the best of their ability, through working in partnership with teachers, governors and support staff at Conisborough College.

As a parent, carer or guardian, you too can become part of the Parent Council and support your child and the students at Conisborough College to move forward within education and raising aspirations.

Valerie Chambers-Nembhard