Parent participation
The Victorian International School Sharjah Parents & Teachers Association aims to represent and unites parents, staff and families of VISS. The objective and goal of the Association is to provide an avenue of communication between the school and home in an open and informative way. To generate and maintain a community spirit through social and school activities with the emphasis on having fun and enjoying your years at VISS.
As an Association we will act in support of the school coordinate many activities within the school which will form a very active an important role within the school. Through these working groups at times we will hold fundraising events which in turn enable us to make purchases that benefit all students.
To achieve all these goals we require support from the parents, this is the key factor in the success of the VISS PTA. I encourage you to participate where you can in the various activities organized, and when you are able to assist us in the events organized. Every person’s contribution makes a difference! It is our vision to have social events that benefit the whole family whether it is through fun and enjoyment or satisfaction in seeing a plan realized. The combination of these two aspects will always result in benefits to the VISS students.
As the newly appointed Interim President along with the interim Committee of 2009 we hope to provide a platform for you to meet other people, to help new families to our community and UAE "find their feet". We encourage you to attend our parent forum meetings were topics are discussed and issues are raised that concern all our students ranging from uniform, canteen, transport and bussing concerns to the planning and organization of events that we celebrate. One of the advantages of an International school is that we have many cultures and beliefs that enable us and our children to have a global prospective on life.
As a relatively young school that is enjoying continued growth and development as each year goes by, it is our belief the a strong and active Parent body will assist in the growth and change of the school whilst still keeping our school community and spirit as one of the most appealing aspects of VISS life.
Please contact me at
parents@viss.ae
Julie Howell
President
VISS Parents & Teachers Association