ABOUT THE BSA
The Beaumont School Association plays a very important part in the life of the school and all parents/carers of Beaumont students are members of the BSA. Many parents/carers bring their experience into school to benefit pupils in a variety of ways; they give interview experience to older pupils, provide invaluable help with activities such as Enterprise Education, talk to classes about their work, arrange company visits or work experience, and offer materials useful for school courses. They also participate in our various fundraising functions throughout the year, accompany school trips, run a Lost Property service, sell nearly-new uniform, and contribute in many important ways to school life. Click here to see the list of second hand school uniform currently available for sale, and here for prices.
The BSA Committee, currently comprising fifteen parents and staff, plays an additional and very important role, helping at school functions and running social and fundraising events. We hold about six meetings a year and for the larger events, such as the Christmas Fair, we form sub-committees to spread the workload more effectively. The committee representatives play an important part in bringing the school community together and generating significant funds which can then be used to enhance the school experience for our children.
The BSA donates funds to all the departments to enrich the teaching for all pupils, as well as giving sizeable funds, whenever possible, to a particular department where a significant donation will provide a benefit. We also donate some funds to an “inclusion fund” which assists in supporting pupils on key curriculum trips where costs are an issue for the family.
The main event every year is the Christmas Fair. It is always a successful fundraiser and is a great opportunity for staff, parents and pupils to meet in a friendly, relaxed environment. However, following the success of the recent inaugural “Rob’s Festival”, it is hoped that this too may become an important annual fundraising event. We also run successful Quiz Evenings and a variety of other events which recently have included the 70th Anniversary Ball, a Bollywood Evening, music and drama evenings and other extravaganzas.
We also help out by serving refreshments at some school functions such as the New Year 7 Parents Welcome Evening, Secondary Transfer Evening, plays and concerts.
If you would be interested in joining the committee, or perhaps could volunteer to be an occasional “extra pair of hands” at an event, we would love to hear from you. If you would like more information please email us on bsa@beaumont.herts.sch.uk or contact us via school Reception (01727 854726). Alternatively please feel free to come along to the next meeting:
BSA Meetings and Events are planned for the following dates. These may be subject to change so please check nearer the time for up to date information
