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The Pre-school Committee
The Pre-school is a charitable organisation, and as such the staff, the equipment and all the resources are paid for using the fees and grants received, as well as by all the fundraising we do throughout the year. An annually elected Management Committee is needed to manage the Pre-school, its finances and staff. They also take care of the “behind the scenes” administration which helps to make everything run smoothly.
The Committee is made up of parents whose children currently attend the Pre-school, or have done so in the past, and representatives from the school and local community. Parents who volunteer to be on the Committee find it challenging, rewarding and often fun. It is a great way to get to know other parents and the staff, to find out more about what goes on in Pre-school, and to have a voice in deciding how things are done. There are two Committee meetings held each school term at a member’s home, as well as social events from time to time.
The next AGM will be held in November, and many of the children of our current Committee will have moved on to the Reception Class by then. As a result we will be looking for volunteers to come forward to take part in a reorganised committee in whatever capacity they can. We know that among the parents of our children there is always a wealth of experience and a wide range of skills, whether it be secretarial, financial, administrative, managerial, or just good with people. Most importantly we want people who show enthusiasm and interest in matters which could benefit the children and the Pre-school as a whole.
You can find out more from any member of the Committee, or send us an email using the Contact Us page.
Debbie has worked at St. Michael's Pre-school since 2002 and became leader in January 2005. She loves working with the children because every day is different and they always make her smile. She feels privileged to be able to be a part of the children's development.
She and her husband have three children, all currently at senior school. She is currently studying for her Foundation Degree in Early Years. In her spare time she likes to read and can think of nothing better than working on keeping their own garden looking great. Her husband would also like to list shopping as one of her hobbies too!
Linda has worked at the Pre-school since 2003 and has just completed her Foundation Degree in Early Years. She loves working with children and her own son currently attends the main Primary School too. Their family also includes a rather cavalier King Charles spaniel.
She loves acting and Italian food.
Rachel joined the Pre-school team in April 2008. She trained as a musician and has worked for several years as a teacher and workshop leader. She particularly enjoys exploring music and dance with young children.
Rachel and her husband moved to Woolmer Green from S.E. London in 2007. Their two sons now attend the main Primary School. The whole family are delighted to have found such a lovely area in which to live and work.
Zoubida joined the pre-school in October 2008. She has worked with young children for the past 10 years and has a NVQ 3 in early years child care and education. She was born in France and likes to travel and discover new places around the world. She keeps fit and is interested in the preservation of wild life.
Pre-school Assistant - Kiera Boyle
I enjoy working with children because I get great satisfaction out of seeing children progress. Seeing them happy and enjoying playing at the pre-school is so rewarding and I get to interact with them as they play. I especially enjoy reading stories with the children and my favourite book to read with them is 'The Gruffalo'.
I live at home with my parents and my teenage brother. I enjoy catching up with friends and I often goes out for dinner and to the cinema. I enjoy spending my sundays having a big family meal with all of my family.
Louisa joined the Pre-school in October 2007 as our Administration Assistant. She usually works from home but can be found helping in the pre-school at least once a week, where she enjoys chatting and playing with the children.
She is married with one boy and one girl, and has an extended family that includes 15 nieces and nephews ranging from 0 to 22 years old. Louisa enjoys going to the cinema with friends and likes to read a variety of authors including Terry Pratchett, Marian Keyes and John Grisham.
