Class Reps

The Class Reps system is one that is in operation in many primary schools. Our take on it at West Wimbledon, has been to bring together a group of committed parents to:

• Support their children’s class, teacher and the other parents in getting to know each other,
• Improve communication from the School to parents and between parents,
• As well as better integrating parent contributions to school activities and social events.

Whilst each individual will tackle the role differently, some of the key task will include:

• Communicating regularly with parents, to ensure that parents are aware of important activities and issues affecting the School;
• Providing feedback to the class teacher/Headteacher on general questions, issues or concerns raised by parents;
• Create and maintaining a class contact list and emergency cascade system, that works for that class;
• Reading the School website/Newsletter, Bulletins and Twitter feeds to be aware of what is happening in the School and what other parents need to know;
• Assisting the Friends of West Wimbledon (FOWW) in their fundraising events, by ensuring that each class contributes: e.g. filling rota slots at School fairs, selling event/ raffle tickets, etc.;
• Passing on teacher and FOWW notices to the class’s parents;
• Helping get other volunteers;
• Arranging social events for the class, teachers’ presents, etc..

The current “Job Description” may be viewed here.