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MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FRIENDS/PARENTS TEACHER ASSOCIATION OF THE BESG HELD ON
MONDAY 23^rd APRIL AT 7:00PM IN THE SCHOOL HALL

Attendance

Suzanne opened the meeting by informing the committee that the minutes from the previous meeting were being processed. She thanked all who helped in the success of the Easter Egg Hunt. Suzanne remarked about the success of today’s Turkish Day celebrated at school, which was enjoyed by both, students and teachers. “Short and sweet”, as Suzanne called it, is the type of event that is most successful and should be recommended to the next FPTA. The “Cheese and Wine Night” was cancelled, due to consultation with the Treasurer and the anticipated lack of support for the event due to recent examples. For example the “Italian Night” event organized by FPTA, was very popular with the students, but low in support from parents, that even some pre-booked attendance were cancelled at the last minute, without coming forward with payments. Although a success, the numbers were too low to justify the cost and effort put in organizing these types of events.

The Individual photo shoot went well. The class and school photo shoot will happen on the 8th of May. Peter, Stephanie and Zeldi volunteered to assist at the shoot. If FPTA committee members are available a group photo the same day at 10 am will take place.

In the second week of May, a flyer will go out to the parents, asking for 20 YTL for the Journal. It is important to collect the money before the printing. Mary mentioned how the parents in her class (Nursery, new to the school) often get confused and do not quite understand the flyers and information sent home, which emphasized the need for a Parent Handbook. Such a tool would keep the timeline of dues and events in line for parents’ reference.

Suzanne has the FPTA Constitution organized electronically and will distribute it for review before the May 31^st General Meeting (7 pm). Committee members should encourage their class’ parents to attend the meeting. General Meeting is good opportunity to address the issues, raise questions and elect the new FPTA Committee. Suzanne is anticipating the need to elect a new Committee for 2007-2008. If elected, it was suggested that the new committee should shadow the present FPTA, for experience.

It was agreed to organize a Jumble Sale on June 9^th at 11 am. Zeldi, Mary and Peter volunteered to help with organizing this event. A4 size poster will be sent to the parents with the info: tables will be 5 YTL for children and 10 YTL for adults. It will be a community event, open to other Embassies and advertised through the CLO network. Refreshments will be on sale from the “The Red Lion Club”. At the same time, a “Daffodil Fund” will be started, collecting money to buy daffodils bulbs for planting in the school grounds in the autumn. It was thought that the bulb planting could be a great way for the new FPTA Committee to socialize in the autumn term.

The Summer Fair will be held on 23^rd of June. The theme this year is the “Environment”. Subcommittees for F^B, Games, Health and Safety, are to be organized. Ideas for games and activities are welcome. Volunteers from all classes wanted! Steffi asked Dawn about the games played during “Charity Day”, which was great event for the Student Council – the list of games could be used and adjusted for the Summer Fair. Dawn proposed to contact an prominent environmentalist Jose for possible slide show/presentation on conservation.

The Teachers’ Appreciation Lunch is to be organized for June 15^th.

Reception = deserts
Year 1 = salad
Year 2 = starters and dips
Year 3 = savory
Year 4 = salad
Year 5 = desert
Year 6 = savoury

Class Representatives are asked to arrange two of each of the suggested dishes for approximately 40 persons. These dishes are to be delivered to school by 11am.

Sports Day will be on June 27^th, FPTA will provide the usual support with volunteers to help out for Infants in the morning and Juniors after lunch. The traditional Ice pops will be also provided.

A.O.B. Dawn presented the Committee with the staff “wish list” of playground toys to be purchased. The total cost would be £494.87. The list was approved by the committee.

Next FPTA meeting is to be held on May 31^st at 6 pm. All refreshments for the AGM are to be provided by the FPTA committee. Suzanne asked if David Laity would please prepare the Treasurer’s Report for the AGM.

The meeting closed at 7:45pm