Parents' Social Committee
The College has an active Parents Social Committee, with two main objectives.
Firstly, to encourage parents to become part of the College community by organising social events and providing support at events and functions. The highlight of the social calendar is the annual Summer Ball and the Social Committee assists the College with its annual Charity Garden Fete.
Secondly, it is the Committee’s aim to raise funds for use by the College for specific projects for the benefit of pupils. In the last year assistance has been given with the purchase of equipment for the new Design & Technology Department, equipment for Outdoor Pursuits and also camcorders for the PE Department.
Any parent is welcome to join the Committee; meetings are usually monthly, on a Tuesday evening, during term time. For further information regarding the Committee, contact the Chairman or Secretary.
If there are any parents who may not wish to join the Committee, but feel that they have particular skills or contacts that may be of benefit to the Committee, again please contact the Chairman or Secretary.
The present officers of the Parents Social Committee are:-
Chairman - Mike Eastwood - 0151 327 6866
Secretary - Sophie Le Brocq - 01829 270772
Treasurer - Jane Kite
2008 Donation to the New Design - Technology Facilities
Summer Ball 2008
The Summer Ball, to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the founding of the College, was a great success, being attended by almost 200 parents, guests and members of staff. The Sports Hall was transformed for the evening by the installation of a marquee lining, and over £3,600 was raised towards the College. The planning of the 2009 Ball, to be held on Saturday 4th July, is already in hand.
Some of the Parents Social Committee
Cheers Everyone!
Garden Fete 2008
The Parents Social Committee were delighted to assist the College in the planning and running of the revitilised Garden Fete in May. Blessed with good weather, the event was extremely well attended and over £3,000 was raised on the day for the charity ’Little Hearts Matter’.
Latest News
More Musical Success
More Musical Success - Peter Edge wins at the Eisteddfod
Year 11 student Peter Edge won the 15-20 yr old vocal class at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen coming away with a prize of £200. He competed against singers from all over the world, some of which are already students at music Colleges.
U15 cricket - a first class victory!
On Wednesday 16th June the Year 10 cricket team (plus Oliver Handley from Year 7), entertained Bishop Blue Coat School. In his maiden game as captain Simon Povey won the toss and decided to field first.
The 8 bowlers used proceeded to bowl out the opposition for 40 runs. A prolonged spell of accurate bowling brought its rewards for Rory Jones, who took 3 wickets and Harry Fairclough, who took 4 wickets (including 3 wickets in 4 balls).
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Sixth Form Sporting Opportunities
Rugby- For the first time in over 15 years the College was able to put out a 1st XV team in an U19 tournament played at Sandbach rugby club this February.
Chester Schools Football
Abbey Gate College hosts Chester Schoolboys Footballers Presentation Evening with the Duke of Westminster
Chester Schools Football Association have been running official inter school competition for over 100 years. His Grace the Duke of Westminster has been the President of the CSFA since the 1970s. Without hesitation he donated money and on Saturday 17th April he reaffirmed his Presidency by attending a presentation evening hosted by Headmistress Lynne Horner at the fabulous venue of Abbey Gate College.
Small Business Master Class
Small Business Master Class
Years 11 and 12 attended a Small Business Master Class at the College on Wednesday 3rd March 2010. The class gave the students a valuable insight into the world of business, communications and team work by helping them to develop an understanding of the opportunities open to small business owners The interactive day proved to be very informative and rewarding and in addition most enjoyable.
