6th September 2023

Dear GFS Parents,

We hope this message finds you well. We are reaching out to invite you to take on a meaningful role within our
community – the position of Class Parent Representative.

What is the Class Parent Representative?

The Class Parent Representative is a voluntary role that plays a crucial part in our school's communication and
community-building efforts. This role is a bridge between you, your child's class, and the school at large.
Supported by the class teacher/form tutor, the Class Parent Representative ensures that all parents in their
class are well-informed about important class and school-related updates.

What Does a Class Parent Representative Do?

Communication: You'll help disseminate accurate and official information from the school, ensuring that
parents stay informed and engaged.
Community Building: Coordinating social events within your class and helping promote GFPA (GFS Parent
Association) events that foster a sense of togetherness within the GFS community.
Voice of Positivity: Be a pillar of positivity when parents feel the need for their voices to be heard. Your role is
instrumental in maintaining a positive and supportive environment.
Advocacy: Represent the collective viewpoint of parents in a clear and concise manner, working closely with
the class teacher/form tutor to address concerns or provide feedback.
Collaboration: Collaborate with GFPA members to support broader school community initiatives and projects
that enhance our GFS experience.
Additional Responsibilities:
While your consistent presence is not mandatory, please note that this role does require a commitment to fulfill
various assignments or tasks as requested by the teacher.

Person specification for Role of Class Parent Representative:

- A positive and supportive person
- Willingness to help
- Effective communication
- Strong organisation skills
- Ability to lead, including lead by example
- Time availability including out of work hours

If you're interested in taking on this role, please contact your child’s class teacher by Friday 15th September
2023. We believe that together, we can make a positive impact on the GFS experience for our children and our
entire school community.

Yours sincerely,
GFS Team