This Week's WESPA Round-Up:
Dear parents and carers,
It was lovely to meet some of you at the WESPA social earlier this month and to reconnect with familiar faces online at our General Meeting on 15 October.
Our next WESPA meeting will take place on the 4th November, and we are keen to welcome new members to our team of trustees. As several of our current trustees have sons in the Sixth Form, we are looking for new trustees to help us continue supporting the school and its wonderful community.
Please read the information below to find out more, and don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to know more about getting involved. You can reach us at williamellispa@gmail.com.
We wish you all a wonderful and relaxing half-term break!
The WESPA Trustees
WESPA General Meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM)* - IN PERSON
Wednesday 4th November in the WES Library at 6pm
Come along to hear about the events and activities we organise, how we raise funds, and how these funds are used to support different departments and initiatives across the school. Ultimately, our fundraising helps enrich our boys’ learning and experiences, supporting both their academic and extracurricular activities and providing opportunities that benefit the whole school community.
Everyone is welcome — whether you would simply like to find out more, meet other parents and carers, or get involved in whatever way you can.
* We require minimal attendees of at least 20 parents/carers to elect our new trustee members. Please save the date in your diaries and come along.
WESPA Needs You! – Trustee Recruitment
WESPA has built a strong and stable foundation over the years, thanks to a dedicated group of trustees and volunteers who have worked together to support the school and enrich opportunities for all our boys.
However, many of our current trustees have been in their roles for several years, and several will be stepping down as their sons move on from WES to sixth form or college. At our upcoming AGM, we therefore need new parents and carers to step forward and join the WESPA trustee team.
Trustee positions currently available:
- Chair or Co-Chair
- Secretary
We are particularly keen to hear from parents and carers across all year groups, with new representation from Years 7 and 8 especially important. Ideally, we would have trustees representing Years 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, ensuring that WESPA reflects the whole school community.
What does being a trustee involve?
WESPA trustees work together as a team to make decisions, organise and support activities, and ensure that the association continues to run effectively. Although trustees have individual roles and responsibilities, no one is expected to do everything alone. We share the workload, support one another and involve the wider WESPA community.
Our current trustees will be there to provide guidance, share their experience and ensure a smooth handover. You do not need previous trustee experience — just enthusiasm, commitment and a willingness to get involved.
Why WESPA matters
WESPA is a registered charity and an integral part of the WES community. Through fundraising, events and other initiatives, we help provide additional opportunities and support across the school.
Our activities include Open Events, Meet the Parent sessions, Quiz Nights, WES Fest, International Evening, the 5K Fun Run, uniform exchange and much more. The funds we raise support school departments for equipment, extracurricular activities, educational opportunities and initiatives that benefit all our boys.
Could you get involved?
If you are interested in becoming a trustee, or simply want to find out more about what is involved, please get in touch — there is no obligation to commit at this stage.
📧 williamellispa@gmail.com
Or speak to us through the WESPA Team WhatsApp group.
And remember, you don't have to be a trustee to be part of WESPA!
We are incredibly grateful to the many parents and carers who already give their time to help with events and activities. Whether you can help regularly or just occasionally, every contribution makes a difference. Getting involved is also a great way to meet other parents, build connections and strengthen our relationship with the school community.
Come and be part of WESPA — we'd love to hear from you!
