This Week's WESPA Round-Up:
Dear families,
It was a pleasure to see many parents at the meeting on Monday - much to discuss as always and a very lovely atmosphere. If anybody would like to see the minutes of our communal meetings, please add your name to the mailing list on the WESPA website here.
Thank you
A huge thank you to all the WES parents and boys who represented William Ellis School at the recent Meet the Parents evenings and to all the boys who are representing our school at the open events. Meeting the students was one of the reasons my family all chose William Ellis and it’s great to see each successive generation proud to represent WES.
3 ways to help
Many parents have asked if there are easy ways to help raise money for school. Here are three quick ideas that have enabled us to buy equipment, hire facilities, fund awards and run free events for our school community.
1. Easyfundraising
For those new to the idea, Easyfundraising is one of the easiest, most free ways to make money for our school. All you have to do is do your regular shopping through Easyfundraising and the shops you use give us a proportion of what you spend. It’s incredibly simple and easy to do - just sign up here.
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/williamellispa/
Thank you to the 96 supporters who already do this - we have raised well over £3000 so far! Just imagine if we all did this…
2. Standing order
Thank you to the parents who have chosen to donate regularly. It is really helpful for budgets and planning how we can support our boys. If you'd like to set up a regular standing order or make a direct donation please email williamellispa@gmail.com
There are about 800 students at WES. If each WES family contributed £1 a month, this would raise nearly £10,000 a year which is enough to hire the minibus, buy 10 new Mac computers for the music department or help fund the shortfall in residential trips overseas.
We understand that parents may like to donate to a particular cause that is important to them and, in this event, it is possible for WESPA to ring-fence funds and coordinate with school directly.
3. Fundraiser
WESPA runs regular fundraisers that raise money for school. Please do join in when you can. It’s not just about the money and is also a lovely way to meet other parents and have some fun. Our next fundraisers will be the Fun Run and Winter Entertainment!
Have a great weekend
Best wishes,
Al
Chair WESPA
