The Parents’ Association: the unsung heroes of Taunton Prep and Pre-Prep! 

Over the course of the year, I have been struck by the amazing work of the PA in the Prep and Pre-Prep. The Summer Fair was a great example of the time and effort these volunteers give to our community and the impact of this volunteering can be seen in the additional playground equipment, the purchase of a new laser cutter in the DT workshop and in the contribution that the parent fund – accumulated through the fundraising of generations of PA volunteers and events which they have run – will make this summer to the playground redevelopment in the Pre-Prep.

Over the weekend I read an article about the national decline in volunteering since the pandemic, thankfully we can see in the work that our PA does that we are bucking the trend and benefitting enormously from their leadership, selfless efforts, and the enthusiasm which they have for future support and fundraising.

At the end of the year Carrie Childs, the current secretary of the PA, will step down. During Carrie’s time as secretary the PA has continued to thrive, and I would like to personally thank her for her dedication to the school over the last few years.

If you wish to contact the Parents’ Association, please use the following email address: tspa@tauntonschool.co.uk or contact them via Classlist.