Each year we need two volunteers per class (four per year) to take on the role of Class Rep. This is a vital link between the school and POA in helping effectively communicate life at Aldrington 💜
It helps create friendships and community spirit and runs alongside the messaging systems of: SchoolPing and POA.
What do I need to do?
- Share/remind messages from SchoolPing about additional activities eg. World Book Day, Summer Fair, church attendance and Christmas shows.
- Pass on comms relating to POA events.
- Take responsibility for Christmas/end of term gift collections.
- Assist the POA with volunteering and rallying others to help.
- Welcoming new families and ensuring they’re in the WhatsApp group. Important in Reception as starting school can be a big step.
- Encouraging parents/carers to reach out to the school directly, rather than using WhatsApp to air issues.
- Maybe arrange a year group social. A coffee in Waitrose after drop-off, a walk around the park or pub drinks!
How much time will it involve?
Not much! Most weeks it will be 5-10 mins, mainly via WhatsApp sending reminders. In addition:
- It’s expected Reps help with POA events – running a stall at a disco, setting up the Christmas fair, or helping prepare before events. Sometimes for as little as 30 mins.
- One Rep from each year should join a (very informal!) POA meeting each term to strengthen communications across the school.
How do get involved?
Existing year groups – most Reps will change over at the end of the academic year and will be added to the Class Reps WhatsApp
Reception – we ask parents of older siblings take on the role, which will involve setting up a WhatsApp group, adding new families (if they wish) and answering any questions they have.