TIS Parents' Association (TISPA) was formed to act as an important link between the school and the parents and to help promote a sense of community within the school. It also helps raise funds to improve school facilities and enrich its learning environment. As a parent of TIS, you are free to join any of our TISPA Sub-Committees and attend all the meetings, as your input is invaluable. TISPA meetings take place regularly throughout term times. Research has shown that a student's education is enhanced when parents actively volunteer in their school.
TISPA has organized or been involved in many past activities including:
• Lantern Fall Festival & BBQ
• Annual Walk-A-Thon
• Halloween Dance
• Christmas Donations to Cradle of Hope
• TIS Community Days
• ART Show Wine & Cheese
TISPA is not involved in matters relating to the Educational Policy. This should be referred to the Principal. Matters relating to individual pupils should initially be referred to the class teacher.
TISPA Roles
TISPA Mission Statement - To support the school in its efforts to provide a well rounded education, in a safe and stimulating environment as well as fostering a sense of scholasticcommunity.
The Committee structure comprises of members from the Executive Committee (elected), Subsidiary Committees Heads (elected), Committee Members (Volunteers), the Parent Liaison Officer (Volunteers) and Class Representatives (Volunteers).
Annual Committees
Education Committee – Helps to enrich and broaden children's education and to raise awareness of different campaigns TISPA may be organizing.
Events Committee - Responsible for events such as Christmas Bazaars, Charity Fundraising, Scholastic Book Fairs, Easter parade and Mother's Day .
Parent Liaison Officer and Class Rep Committee – Main contact for all Class Representatives. Will act as the Head Class Representative and schedule meetings, determine the agenda and organize forums for a 2-way communication regarding school and TISPA.
Class reps
Class Representative - Class Representatives have a vital role to play within the school. Not only are they the liaison between the class teacher and the class parents, they are also active in promoting a sense of community amongst the parents. Other roles might include:
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Compiling a class telephone tree and email contacts. This will be used for emergencies, such as the closure of school for a typhoon or black rainstorm warning. |
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Encouraging a sense of “school” community amongst the parents. |
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Encouraging other parents to participate in school activities. |
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Lending a helping hand from time to time. |
The Parent Liaison Officer, will be our main contact and any relevant issues should be reported to her.
The role of Class Representative does not extend to issues relating to teaching or issues with individual students. Parents should talk to teachers individually regarding their own child. If there is an issue with a teacher, which cannot be resolved, the parent should then raise the matter with the Principal.
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