Parents Association

Our parents' association is known as CHAPs (Christopher Hatton Association of Parents), which is also a registered charity, CHAPerones – charity no. 1123189. All parents of children at Christopher Hatton are automatically members of CHAPs, there is no need to "join", everyone can help out at events and fundraisers such as the summer fair and school discos (every little bit of time can make a big difference).

CHAPs was quiet during the pandemic and we lost a few of our more active members so we are currently looking for those with the time to help with the admin that comes with raising funds and organising events. Clare was leading on CHAPs as she had pupils at the school but the time has come to find new trustees.

CHAPs has raised tens of thousands of pounds for school projects over the years: the transformation of an old carpark into a lovely new playground, the rooftop learning zone for the children in the Early Years, annual trips to the pantomime and music for International Evening. We regularly pay for class workshops, buy art supplies and school equipment including ipads. 

In the run up to main events CHAPs meets at Coffee Morning held on Fridays from 9.00 to 10.00 in the Lower Hall. These will be advertised via Parenthub closer to the time. This is also a good chance to get to know other parents.

For more details speak to Clare the headteacher or email at chapspta@gmail.com 

Upcoming events

We don't have any events planned for autumn term but will have our annual summer fair on Saturday 28th June 2025.

Recent events

We held our annual summer fair in July 2024 and raised over £2000 through the sales of raffle tickets and food and drink stalls on the day.

In December 2023 we raised £150 singing carols at the offices on Grays Inn Road.

Use of funds

CHAPs funding decisions are based on ensuring that funds used benefit as large a number of children as possible and are not a substitute for statutory funding. They are used to enrich the curriculum. Details of exact figures and funding requests from school will be posted here when the headteacher writes her report for the trustees.

We are currently seeking parents who are willing to be listed as signatories to the CHAPs bank account and also listed trustees on the Charity Commission website.