How does the PTA function?

The PTA functions through an Executive Committee comprised of representatives who are elected at the Annual General Meeting held in September at the beginning of the new Academic Year, as well as senior members of the School’s administrative team and Teacher representatives.

This committee assists in co-ordinating parent and teacher activities with the aim of meeting the objectives of Hillel Academy.

Executive Committee meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month during term time.

Membership

All parents/guardians and teachers are automatically members of the Parents Teachers Association and their participation is encouraged and welcomed.

The elected representatives for this Academic Year 2005-2006 are as follows:

President:Vikram Dhiman
Vice President High School: Mark Lalor
Vice President Prep School: Rebecca Harper
Treasurer: Karen Wittingham
Fundraising Chairperson: Deborah Lanigan
Secretary: Pearl Jones
Assistant Fundraising Chair: Omar Azan
Assistant Treasurer/ Secretary: Catherine Craig
High School Sports Committee Chair: Glendon Coke
Prep School Sports Committee Chair: Sheila Moyston

The Director, Principals of both schools, the Business Manager, the Past President and Teacher representatives also sit on the Committee.

General Meetings

Meetings are held once per term and all members are expected to attend. Members of the school administration, members of the Board of Governors and selected speakers are often invited to lead the discussion or give talks on issues concerning the school, parenting skills or educational topics.

Individual School Support

Both schools have Grade Level Representatives, who liaise with the PTA Vice President responsible for their School.

Board of Governors

The President of the PTA is a member of the Board of Governors which meets at least once per term for a briefing on current matters, to review the plans to set policy.