Welcome to the Parents' Association

CLESA - Chestnut Lane & Elangeni Schools Association

The Club You Did Not Know You Had Joined...

People often speak about "joining" the PA, but this is really a misnomer. Every parent of children at Chestnut Lane or Elangeni is automatically a member of the Parents' Association. However, being a member of CLESA does not mean that you have to become involved in any or all of the events put on throughout the year - only that you are welcome to do so if your wish.

CLESA raises money to buy things not provided out of central funds. At the end of the last academic year we raised £17.000 between the two schools. Some of the more visible examples of how this money is spent are the new adventure playground at Chestnut Lane and the new library area at Elangeni. CLESA also helps to fund the less obvious things, like paying for a library administrator at Chestnut Lane.

CLESA raises money with a wide range of activities for not only the children and families of the two schools but for the local residents as well. In the autumn term we start of with Fireworks night, followed with a Christmas Shopping Evening and one of our biggest fund raisers, the Christmas Fair. At the end of each half term and term we have the ever-popular Sausage Sizzle at lunchtime. Other events held over the course of the year are Quiz Night, Family Fun Night, Summer Fair and some 'one-offs' like a Circus & Race Night.

We also raise money by selling Tesco and John Lewis vouchers. Tesco vouchers can be spent on any item in any Tesco store - including petrol and Tesco express, but unfortunately not on-line orders. We receive 5% from face value, and then we sell the vouchers to parents at face value, so the discount becomes our profit. We receive 7% from John Lewis vouchers. Vouchers can be obtained by using a standing order or cash. Please enquire at either school office.

None of this would be possible without the enthusiastic, supportive and dedicated team on the CLESA Committee. We meet once every 6 - 8 weeks, sometimes holding 'special' meetings for the larger events. Why not come along to a meeting and see what we do. Even if you only have a little time to give your help and ideas will be greatly appreciated.

You can contact the committee by leaving a note addressed to CLESA at either school office or look on the diary dates for the next meeting.

Mr G Harvey

Chairman of CLESA

Registered Charity 291212

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