About the Parents Association
Bellavista School has an active Parents Association (PA) with the aim of promoting close cooperation between parents and the school and among each other. The PA is made up of both parent volunteers and members of the teaching and administrative staff.
The PA can be contacted via pa@bellavistaschool.co.za
Our current committee is:
| POSITION | NAME |
| PA Chair | Lara Harris |
| PA Secretary | Leanne Gordon |
| PA Finance Controller | Leanne Girdon |
| Staff Representatives | Linda Wetterhahn; Deborah Behrens |
Committee Portfolios
| POSITION | NAME |
| Social Events and fun-raisers | Simone Shapiro and Mandy Seymour |
| Community Engagement | JMC- Sarah Cairns; Liziwe Ntuli |
| Uniform Shop | Romy Ancer, Jodene Riback and Kerry Cassel |
| MySchool Card | Fulu Makwetla |
| Library Book Covering | Karen Joffe |
| Bellavista Bash and Roses | Kim Abraham and Talya Postan |
| Tuckshop | Kerry-Lea Harrison |
| Lost Property | Fehmida Johnson |
| Bellavista Club | Annabel Bishop |
| Finance Coordinator | Leanne Gordon |
2020 Events Calendar
PA Meeting Dates: see the school calendar
First term
Class Socials
One for the BV Mums
Second Term
Bellavista AGM
Bellavista Bash
Third Term
Teacher Appreciation Day
Bellavista Family Fun Day
Year End PA Meeting & Cocktail Party
Purpose of the PA
The primary purpose of the PA is to build social cohesion and a community spirit in the school parent body, connecting parents, staff and the children and building a sense of belonging in the Bellavista Community. On a secondary level, the PA raises funds for the school in three major ways:
- Passive income e.g. Bellavista Club and MySchool Card
- Fundraising events e.g. Raffle or Sponsored runs
- Direct income e.g. Uniform Shop, sale of the Legacy of Bellavista rose and Tuck Shop
The money raised by the PA is used towards enhancing the entire school for the benefit of the parents, pupils and staff. PA funds are always re-invested into the school. The PA assists with value-adding projects, infrastructure and wish list items that are not budgeted for by the school. As a result, these projects vary from year to year.
Passive Income
Income raised passively contributes largely to the PA’s annual income.
Get a MySchool Card and Start Swiping
My School card is an initiative that provides a significant benefit to the school, through a percentage of the money spent in the stores of participating retailers being routed back to the school.
Order a MySchool card online (www.myschool.co.za). It’s quick and easy! Remember, every swipe counts when you purchase from participating stores. Look up the partners, special discounts and promotions online. Your support is always appreciated.
Bellavista Club
Membership is voluntary. The subscription fee is R300 per year. Bellavista Club members participate in a draw for cash prizes every month. Click here to download the Bellavista Club application form.
Fundraising Events
The PA actively raises funds through several events which are held throughout the school year. These events help to create a community spirit within the Bellavista School Community and are aimed at creating fun for parents and pupils alike in line with our ethos. We encourage the Bellavista Family to attend our events and support the school.
Direct Income
A portion of the PA’s income is also gathered from the school’s Uniform Shop and the Tuck Shop. These activities are provided by the PA more as a service to our Bellavista Community, and fortunately, in the process, generate a small amount of cash. In the 50th year of the school (2017), the PA initiated the Legacy of Bellavista, our signature rose. The rose is for sale on order to the PA or via Ludwigs. These initiatives are coordinated by dedicated volunteers from the parent body. Contributions and suggestions are welcome.
Bellavista Uniform Shop
To view business hours and contact details please see https://bellavista.org.za/uniforms/
Power of One Campaign
The Power of One collaborative campaign was launched in 2015. It aims to stimulate active participation from all parents to make a difference by offering their time, talents, ideas contacts, expertise or donations to name but a few. The campaign challenges all parents to commit to do ONE thing a year for the school.
Parents pledge via the Bellavista School App > Form
Tuck
Tuck runs at second break each Tuesday and Thursday, with a limited but popular menu.