Friday 9 November 2007

On Friday 9th November the King James’s School Quizmasters Challenge 2007 got underway with a record number of teams competing for the title and trophy. Over 150 people turned out to what is now becoming a major event not only in the school calendar but also in the local community.

The evening was organised by the newly elected Chairperson of the school’s P.T.A. (Parent Teacher Association) Melanie Kirkwood with help from other volunteer parents and friends of the school. They were closely assisted by the Quizmasters for the evening, Deputy Heads of the school, Ian Simpson and Anthony Walker. Questions in many varied categories from science and nature to sport were researched and set by Melanie. Everyone enjoyed a Ploughman’s Supper and bar, with music courtesy of Intermusic part of Interact Computers, whose services were kindly donated by Andy Rolf. The raffle was a huge success with all tickets sold. Donated prizes ranged from hampers and wine to a complete valet of your car kindly donated by Piccadilly Motors.

The winning team were “Sons of the Desert”. Dr Carole Walton, Acting Head, presented the new trophy made by Alan Bolger (teacher of Technology at the school) using the new laser cutter. Record funds were raised for the P.T.A. to use to benefit the school and the education of the students who one day may be working for you or with you in the local community.

Melanie believes strongly that we must all give the best education we can to our youngsters who are our future. By holding events such as this the school is not only raising funds but adding an extra dimension to King James’s, creating an excellent opportunity for parents, staff, Governors, friends of the school and of course quiz addicts to develop relationships and links with each other and  the community and enhance communication between everyone for the benefit of our children.

A parent or carer of a pupil at the school is automatically a member of the Parent Teacher Association. King James’s School always strives to build open useful relations between parents/carers and its staff allowing a free exchange of information to enhance the education of our children.

This is an exciting time to get involved with a newly elected Chairperson and a new Headmaster, Mr Carl Sugden, due to take up his position in the New Year. If anyone would like to know more about the P.T.A. then please contact Melanie through the school.