Warminster School Parents’ Association

Welcome to Warminster School. It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child; and you have joined just that, a village, a community.

The Warminster School Parents’ Association (WSPA) is nothing more than an extension of this community, consisting of a thriving collection of proactive, motivated and enthusiastic parents and staff who strive to raise funds for the ‘bells and whistles’ of all areas within the School. Those items which fall outside of the regular school budget, yet may create that little bit extra for the pupils, are funded by this hardworking and dedicated group. Over the years, the WSPA has purchased sports dugouts, African drums, seating areas, IPADS, tents, sofas, fencing equipment, a baby grand piano and, through some phenomenal parental support, we were thrilled to make a very sizable contribution to the Astroturf Refurbishment Project… just to name a few. The Committee works directly alongside all the various departments, in both Prep and Senior School, to enhance their ability to educate and enlighten our children.

The Committee raises funds through various activities. First, each family (one subscription per family) is automatically enrolled in a WSPA support scheme. You will find a contribution of £10 per term added to your school fees. This enrolment is purely voluntary and can be opted out of should you choose. It is this automatic enrolment that provides a good percentage of our fundraising and allows many parents to contribute should they not be available to attend and/or participate in our events; many of our overseas parents find this a way of feeling involved from afar. Next is the WSPA Shop. The WSPA Shop allows parents and pupils to purchase gently worn, pre-owned uniform and games kit at a fraction of the price. The WSPA Shop provides easy access for our boarding pupils who may otherwise struggle to obtain a required item. New School merchandise can also be purchased through the shop, such as the girls' embroidered leggings, School ties, School hats (baseball, beanies and headbands) along with an assortment of School supporting items such as umbrellas, teddy bears, travel mugs, cufflinks, cushions and books. ​ The WSPA Shop is located in the garden of Ivy Boarding House. Operating hours during term time are Wednesday 3.30pm-5.30pm and Friday 12-2pm.  Throughout the summer holidays we operate an appointment only basis. Please see uniform page for further details. (thecrispin@warminsterschool.org.uk)

Finally, the WSPA hosts an assortment of fantastic events throughout the year which, not only bring in the vital funds to support so many creative ideas but is also a wonderful way to bring our school community together for some relaxation and revelry. Events range from the Fireworks Festival, the Prep School Disco, Christmas Market, Christmas Dinner & Dance, Burns Night, Quiz Night to our end of year finale – the Summer Ball.

 The start of year coffee morning and new parents drinks evening allows many newcomers to meet and mingle with both existing parents and fellow new arrivals

You will find us at sporting festivals ensuring everyone has a proper seasonal cap or coffee cup. We will be at sports day providing respite from the elements with our gazebos. You may even find us pouring you a tipple at a Music or Drama evening.

The WSPA would like to once again welcome you to Warminster School. We look forward to seeing you at our events and would like to invite you to join us on the Committee, be it full-time, part-time or whenever you have some free time. Please feel free to join us at our AGM in September or at any of our regular meetings throughout the year (second Tuesday evening following the School return from half term/term breaks). You have made the decision to join an exciting and innovative school, come and see what else it has to offer.

Warmest regards,

Debbie Kennett, WSPA Chairman

wspa@warminsterschool.org.uk follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/WSPA10