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GPA News

Susie Kent
Chair

Alex Knapp
Deputy Chair

Tonya McGee
Secretary

Hanne Saeboe
Treasurer

Welcome to the Gayhurst School Parents Association (the GPA). The GPA Board acts as an umbrella organisation for all year group reps, is responsible for organising fundraising events, allocating funds within the school community or for chosen charities, and helping to foster a positive relationship between staff, parents and others associated with the school. The GPA Board for 2024/25 consists of:

GPA Chair: Susie Kent (Year 2)
GPA Deputy: Alex Knapp (Year 2)
GPA Secretary: Tonya McGee (Reception and Year 3)
GPA Treasurer: Hanne Saeboe (Year 5)

In addition to the Board, we have 34 parents who have volunteered as year group representatives (Reps). Reps play a vital role within the Gayhurst community as they are responsible for welcoming and including new parents, organising socials, communicating information, and acting as a link between the school and the parent body.

Another important pillar of the GPA is the GPA Shop and the 5 volunteers who manage it. The GPA Shop is situated on school grounds at “Little Gayhurst”, Maltmans Lane. Information on shop opening hours is communicated regularly via Whatsapp and on social media.

All of the aforementioned volunteers are parents of children currently attending Gayhurst who give up their time to serve the community, with the goal of raising funds for special purchases for the school to benefit of our children. The GPA has funded various equipment acquisitions over the past years including the recent addition of the woodland classroom. Through our events and activities we endeavour to foster a sense of community and involvement as well as to raise funds. Your continued support is very much appreciated.

There are lots of exciting events taking place over the course of the academic year and these are listed in the calendar on the Gayhurst website. Information will also be sent out via the School Office and the weekly newsletter as each event approaches. Other ways of communicating are social media such as WhatsApp groups, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X.

Please do not hesitate to contact the GPA with any questions or feedback and I look forward to meeting you all soon.

Kind regards
Susie Kent
GPA Chair 2024/2025 gpa@gayhurstschool.co.uk