Parents

Welcome to the Parent Section!

Pipers is incredibly fortunate to be supported by a community of parents, guardians, grandparents and wider family who provide a voice to bring together those who care so passionately about education provided by the School.

Appreciating community is one of our core values and whilst we celebrate individuality, we know that as a school, we achieve more when we are united. There is a programme of School events that allow parents to contribute to and participate in. We have a  number of one-off annual events such as;

• Parent Coffee Morning (Autumn Term)
• Christmas Fair (Autumn Term)
• Carol Service at St Albans Cathedral (Autumn Term)
• Pre-Prep Easter Crafts (Spring Term)
• Sports Day (Summer Term)
• Pipers Fest (Summer Term)
• Speech Day (Summer Term) 

Each years, in consultation with the Parent body, the School runs a programme of regular events known as the 'Parent Partnership Talks' where the School uses its wealth of professional contacts to invite guest speakers into to discuss topical matters with our current parents.

The strong parents community also tirelessly supports the Careers programme we offer to students in Prep Department and upwards. Evidence shows that students benefit greatly from the experience and insight parents can provide. The Careers department run a number of events each year, and the School appeals to parents and family members as it affords students the chance to speak with respected figures in a wide-range of industries.

Parents are actively encouraged to engage in dialogue with the School at all points throughout the year, with Form Tutor and Heads of Year the first point of contact. The Headmistress and Senior School leaders hosts a termly Parent Forum who which all parents are invited. It provides a platform to talk about matters of interest, which may impact positively or negatively on the parents or student body. 

We are not always able to welcome parents on site, as our focus remains the student community, but we provide countless platforms for parents to engage with their childrens’ education, both inside and outside the classroom. Daily social media postings from all parts of the School, the half-termly Pipers Post (back catalogue), and the annual edition of the incredible student-led school magazine, Aquila bridge the gap between the students educational experience and the inquisitive nature of the wider family community.

The School is active on social media - using Instagram and Facebook as the chosen platform to feature the achievements of our students both in and out of School. The Pre-Prep and Prep departments have closed groups, meaning only members of that section of the School can access content. The main School accounts are open to the public, enabling parents, students and staff to see all that goes on with our students - whilst always being mindful of protecting our students.

The School social accounts can be found below:

Pre-Prep

Prep

Whole School

Pipers Sport

Pipers Arts Centre

Whole School

Performing Art Brochure | What's On?

The full and varied programme of production, performances and talks is available to students, parents and staff. We publish the termly Performing Arts brochure that provides families with an overview of forthcoming events.

Pipers Post | Half-termly Newsletter

Aquila | Student-led School Magazine

If you would like to learn more about the parent body, please contact the Director of Marketing and Admissions, Mr Guy Ranford via [email protected]