The Parents and Friends of HLC brings parents and other friends of the School together to promote its interests amongst the parent body. It acts not only as a fund-raiser to assist the School in purchasing items which might not readily gain inclusion in its ordinary budget, but also as a social organisation, promoting activities which enable parents to get to know each other and have fun. It also provides assistance at some school events throughout the year.
All parents are members of HLC’s Parents and Friends and they are asked to pay a voluntary contribution of £10 per term to support it. The association is led by an elected committee, which meets regularly in the evening in the School Library. The AGM takes place in the Autumn Term.
Regular Functions
- ‘New’ Parents’ Brunch – on the first morning of the academic year, providing a good opportunity to meet up with other parents of new HLC pupils.
- Bonfire and Firework Evening – in November, featuring a spectacular firework display, large bonfire and traditional refreshments.
- Burns’ Night – around 25 January, complete with haggis, Burns’ poetry and Scottish country dancing.
Themed Events for U3-U6 Year Groups (all followed by a range of refreshments)
- Upper 3 Pots to Go – an afternoon of creative fun in the Art Department, decorating bisque blanks.
- Lower 4 Film Night – an after school trip to the cinema or in-house movie.
- Upper 4 Salsa Evening – an evening spent learning impressive new dance steps.
- Lower 5 Cheerleading – lots of fun and energetic laughter!
- Upper 5 Ice Skating – a wonderful way to unwind after mock GCSEs, followed by refreshments in the Upper 5’s own Common Room.
- Lower and Upper Sixth Form Ball – held on the evening of Speech Day at one of Harrogate’s premier hotels, this black tie dinner and ball celebrates the end of the school year and marks the departure from HLC of the Upper 6 girls. Recent themes have included James Bond, Hollywood and Under the Sea.
As well as having provided refreshments at events such as the Advent Service and House and School drama productions, Parents and Friends have also organised several lively evenings for parents, including Wine Tasting, Quizzes, Race Nights, a Robbie Williams Tribute Band and in June 2011, a most successful whole school Butterfly Ball.
Getting Involved
Committee members are always keen to welcome assistance and fresh ideas. If you are interested in becoming involved, either on the Committee or just helping at an event, please get in touch via the School Office or email at enquire@hlc.org.uk and we will be pleased to contact you.