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The HWIS PTA
The PTA provides a
formal conduit between the parents and the school. It involves itself in
fund-raising activities to help out with nominated charities and school
requirements. It is a vital force within the school community for social
functions which involve the students, their families and elements of the
school. It supports and participates in activities which benefit all students
at the school.
Parents, guardians and
teachers of HWIS are automatically members of the PTA
The PTA relies totally
on volunteers to ensure the success of PTA programs. We are always in need of
new members to contribute ideas and take part in the planning and executing of
events. There is something to fit every parent’s interest - classroom participation,
fund-raising and administration, organizing and running events, etc.
PTA Events
Welcome
Evening
- An informal evening for new parents to meet teachers, staff, and other HWIS
parents within the first few weeks of school.
Opening
Picnic
- Families, teachers and HWIS staff meet at Clear Moon Lake for a September picnic;
including games and fun activities. It is a chance to enjoy the beautiful park
and meet new people.
Christmas
Market
- The PTA committee, parents, and school staff come together to organize our
annual Christmas Market. A portion of the money raised is donated to the Siping
Foster Home. Remaining funds support future PTA events.
Dinner
Dance
- We have an evening of
dinner, music and dance. It’s a great night when many parents, students, staff,
and friends come together.
Dragon
Boat Race
- In celebration of China’s annual Dragon Boat Festival, we host a Dragon Boat
race in the pool at the school. Many HWIS students, either individually or in
groups, design small boats to enter into the race. Token prizes awarded. There is a large BBQ after the races.
End-of-Year
Barbeque
- In June the PTA, in conjunction with school staff, hosts a BBQ at the school.
This is a celebration, to wrap up the year, with families and staff in
attendance.
Arts
and Crafts - In Spring the PTA organise a day of arts and crafts from around the
world. Everyone can join in and produce their own craft items.
PTA Operational
Guidelines
Members
Parents, guardians and
teachers of HWIS are automatically members of the PTA and therefore can
actively participate in all PTA activities. The Principal
is a non-voting ex-officio member.
Committee
The committee will usually comprise 4 members; a
chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a secretary and a treasurer. Committee
positions will be made vacant at the beginning of each school year and filled
through a system of nominations at the first meeting of the year. A vote
will operate if there is more than one person nominating for a position.
Sub-Committees
A sub-committee will
be formed to oversee the running of specific PTA events or specific PTA
initiatives. Sub-committees will be required to report back to the PTA at each
meeting on progress and outcomes. Sub-committees will be required to
submit a budget to the PTA and have any expenditure approved by the PTA.
Meetings
(i) Frequency: PTA
meetings will be held once every 2 months or more frequently if determined as
necessary by the committee.
(ii) Attendees:
meetings are open to all members of the PTA
(iii) Agenda: There
will be an agenda for each meeting and minutes will be taken. The agenda
will be made available at least 2 days before the meeting.
(iv) Quorum: At least
9 members need to be present for a meeting to run and for voting to operate
(v) Motions and
voting:
a. Where possible, motions should be
presented within the agenda.
b. If necessary, motions can be tabled
until the following meeting
c. Prior to voting on a motion, there
will be opportunity for discussion.
d. Each member is entitled to a single
vote
e. The majority wins a vote
Last
updated: 30 Oct. 2013
PTA
Members 2013-2014
Chair
person Sadie Levitsky
Vice
Chairperson Yu Ming Zhao
Secretary Cecilia Stander
Treasure Gui Li Song
