College Association and Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

Our Aims

The aims of the College Association and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to support the work of the College through social, educational and fund raising activities and bring about closer contact between Parents, students, staff, governors and evening users of the College.

We are delighted to announce that a wide range of students have benefited from the efforts of everyone involved with the Association.

This year the major contributions have been:

• Contributions for students whose resources are limited to attend HE or employment interviews. A number of students received travel subsidies.
• Provision of computers for student use in the open access computer room in the new midsite building.

Previous contributions include:

• New College Minibus. In May 2001 a replacement Minibus was purchased, the College Association raised 35% of the funds for this purchase.
• IT Facilities. The College Association made a major contribution to the provision of a number of laptop computers for student use in the main College Library.
• Radio Station. Storm Radio’s origin was part funded by the College Association. The Association has continued to contribute towards upgrading and expanding the station to keep abreast of developments in radio. In addition to all students benefiting from the radio broadcasts many students have found their involvement in the radio station beneficial in gaining HE places and employment.

Forthcoming Events

Consultation Evening and Higher Education Presentation for Parents of Year 1 Students

A Consultation and Higher Education Evening will be held for parents of all current Year 1 students on Tuesday 13 July 2010. This gives parents a chance to discuss progress in subject areas with teaching staff. Students will be receiving invitation letters and appointment booking sheets to pass to parents during the week of 28 June. Students should then liaise with parents and make appointments with subject teachers, as parents’ request.

Careers staff will also be located on the Concourse on the evening of 13 July. Advance appointments can be made through the Careers Department, or alternatively without prior appointment on the evening of the event and there will also be Higher Education Talks in the Performance Studio providing a Summary of Financial Systems and a General Update at either 6:00 pm or 8:15 pm.

The College switchboard will be open throughout the evening of the 13 July to take urgent messages, and College Maps will be available in Reception. Drinks and snacks will be on sale in the Refectory on the Ground Floor from 6:45 pm until 8:30 pm.