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Name

The name of the Association shall be "Manor House Home School Association"

Objects

The objects of the Association shall be

• to deepen the influence of the Christian message in the lives of the parents, teachers and children.
• to co-operate in promoting the educational and general welfare of the pupils of the School.
• to promote understanding between the Management, Teachers and Parents.
• to support the Management and teachers in any situation where they require help in dealing with bodies outside the school.
• to encourage parent participation in school activities.
• to help keep parents informed of school policies, plans and activities.
• to pursue such other matters as the Executive Committee may decide

Membership

Membership of the Association shall be open to all Parent and Guardians of pupils attending Manor House School.

Business

• The business and affairs of the Association shall be under the Management of the Executive Committee.
• The Annual General Meeting shall be held early in each school year.
• The Executive Committee may call a special General Meeting at its discretion or if ten per cent of the members so request.
• The Management and teaching staff shall be invited to participate in general meetings.
  

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee shall consist of

1. Ten parents elected at the Annual General Meeting
2. The Principal and Deputy Principal
3. Two teachers elected by staff if they so wish
4. Not more than three others co-opted by the Committee

The Executive Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary and Assistant Secretary or PRO

Outgoing members of the Executive Committee shall not be ineligible for re-election to the Executive Committee.

A member may not hold the same officership in the Committee for more than two consecutive years.

Should a vacancy occur during the year, the Executive Committee may co-opt another member to fill the vacancy.

The Executive Committee shall meet once per month during the school year.

Sub-Committee may be set up at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

Alterations to the Constitution

Alterations to the Constitution may be proposed at the Annual General Meeting provided at least three weeks notice has been given in writing to the Secretary. No alterations shall be deemed carried unless with the approval of at least two thirds of those present voting.

Resolutions

Resolutions may be submitted for discussion and vote at the Annual General Meeting provided that one week's notice has been given in writing prior to that meeting. No resolution shall be accepted by the Association unless approved by simple majority.

Notes

It is not the purpose of the Home School Association to criticise individual teachers or to concern itself with the professional competence of individual teachers. All decisions relating to the educational and general welfare of the pupils will rest with the Management of the School.

It would be desirable that the Association affiliate with regional and /or national bodies or Parent Association.