Bringing together home and school
St Charles’s College Parents Teachers Association
St. Charles College Abavo is proud to support an active PTA (Parent Teacher Association).
Both parents and teachers discuss, trying to make necessary plans and programs for the progress and ongoing development of the school.
In order words, PTA meeting is a forum where school (teachers) and home (parents) relate.
The school requires greatly the cooperation and support of parents / guidians to effectively create an enabling environment for the development of the children.
To this effect, every parent is a compulsory member of the PTA and must attend meetings. It is important to note that the school does not allow adolescents to represent parents / guidians at school meetings.
We also provide an additional and valuable means of communication between the parents and teaching staff within the school.
PTA Executive Members
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LAST MEETING - 30th MAY 2024
(a) Parents were advised to pay up their children's school fees, PTA levy, etc for the smooth running of the school.
(b) Due to the high moral decadence in the society, parents were strongly advised not to be too complacent as regards the moral upbringing of their children at home. They were adviced to "befriend" their children, not only focusing on farm.
(c) The principal of the school delightfully updated parents and staffs that the school now has a functional Website (www.stcharlescollegeabavo.com). The sole effort of an old student towards the growth of the school was highlighted, coupled with the assistance of Mr Ben Ozour.
In another development, the principal gladly disclosed to parents that students were really learning fast in the code club. He acknowledged the effort of their online instructor / teacher.
(d) The upcoming graduation / award giving day was discussed and activities were mapped out on how to celebrate the day.
Aside the main points on the agenda for the day, attention was given to a group of health workers who visited the school same day slated for PTA meeting.
Ordinarily, their visit would have been great since they were trying to curb the spread of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) through vaccination. However, the concern was :
(1) why focus only on girls within the ages of 9 - 14years?
(2) Are there adverse effects when one gets vaccinated, now or in the future? etc.
The principal of the school, however insisted that before any vaccination is carried out on his students, since girls within the ages of 9 - 14years are still minors, their parents must have adequate and proper information they need to make informed choices about their children and give their consent.
Parents were addressed by the principal of the school. The health workers were equally given the privilege to address parents about HPV.
After the talk by the health workers, parents said they were not convinced and will still need to reflect more on it before they allow their children to take it.
The PTA members thanked the principal and staff of the school for not only dedicatedly, inculcating knowledge and morals into their children but equally being so committed to their general wellbeing.
PTA meetings
Are held once in a term, i.e three times within every academic session.
Worthy of note that the last PTA meeting for this academic session was held on 30th May 2024.
PTA - Fair Sponsors
The PTA, in its efforts to raise money for the school, to support trips and learning resources for the children, are looking to engage with a number of different companies as sponsors.
Contact the PTA
How to get involved
Often parents are nervous about offering their services to the PTA, imagining that they may have too much time taken up. However, even if you can just help out on the odd occasion it’s all appreciated. You can also volunteer to be on the committee or to take on a more regular role – none are too time consuming. Please don’t be shy in putting yourself forward!
Contact us via email: info@stcharlescollegeabavo.com