Nursery School Committee in search for new chairperson

Having been part of the Reepham Nursery School Committee for the past four years, Fritha Waters (below) is to step down after three years as chairperson at the annual general meeting in September.
 

 
Miss Waters intends to stay on the committee as it remains her wish to help the nursery find new premises, but at present she does not have the time to commit to being chairperson, and “it’s probably about time to let someone else have a go. I have thoroughly enjoyed being part of the team and helping to organise many successful events in the community,” she said.
 
“The nursery has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and is now enjoying many full sessions, as well as a huge range of new equipment that we have been able to buy through generous donations from the Reepham Festival and members of the community.”
 
As a charity Reepham Nursery School has to be run by a management committee comprising a chairperson, secretary, treasurer and other members, all of whom do not necessarily have to be parents – grandparents, carers and members of the community are equally welcome.
 
Are you retired but feel you would like to help out? Could you give up an evening roughly every 4-6 weeks for committee meetings? Maybe you have had involvement working with children before or you would like to try something new?
 
“No experience is necessary and it might seem quite daunting when first joining the committee (it is technically the employer of the nursery staff), but it is supported by the staff themselves and the early years advisors, who help with all the technical and legal duties,” said Miss Waters.
 
“Being on a committee allows you to meet new people and be out in the community. It also looks good on a CV to say that you have committed to a voluntary activity, as well as gaining experience should you wish to work in the early years settings.
 
“We do organise lots of fundraising events throughout the year, but the committee is more important than this; we work together with the staff to ensure the safe and creative running of the nursery,” she continued.
 
“We look at the nursery’s policies to ensure they’re up to date, and lately Norfolk County Council have started running courses on what it means to be on the committee, which have proved invaluable.
 
“Please get in touch if this is something you might consider. By law, the nursery cannot run without all three officers (chair, secretary and treasurer) and two other members making up the committee.”
 
Contact: Fritha Waters 01603 873007 or frithawaters@hotmail.com
 

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