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Parents’ Association

CORDWALLES PREPARATORY SCHOOLRef: https://cordwalles.co.za/parents-association/

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Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is the official charter and constitution of the Cordwalles Parents’ Association, a volunteer body at an independent boys' preparatory school in Pietermaritzburg, KZN. It outlines the association's purpose, values, structure, leadership roles, communication protocols, and operational guidelines. The PA serves as a communication channel between parents, the school, and the Board of Governors, supports school activities through fundraising and events, and operates under the school's oversight without policymaking authority.

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leadership electionOngoing

Election to the Parents’ Association Committee

Parents and guardians can stand for election to leadership roles in the Parents’ Association, including Chairlady, Vice-Chairlady, Treasurer, and Secretary. These positions are elected annually by the members.

Who it is for: active members of the Cordwalles Parents’ Association
How to act on it: Participate in annual elections by nominating oneself or others; voting occurs among PA members.

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Members of the Associations elect a Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer and Secretary annually.

volunteer membershipOngoing

Membership in the Cordwalles Parents’ Association

All parents and guardians at Cordwalles Preparatory School are welcome to become active members of the Parents’ Association. The PA is made up of volunteer parents who support school activities through fundraising, event organisation, and community building.

Who it is for: parents and guardians at Cordwalles Preparatory School
How to act on it: Join by expressing interest and participating in PA activities; no formal application required.

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We welcome all parents and guardians to become active parents.

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality

Reference

https://cordwalles.co.za/parents-association/

Key Takeaways

Cordwalles Parents’ Association
Pietermaritzburg
KZN
Chairlady Mel Klute
Vice-Chairlady Nadia Marais
Treasurer Anita van Graan
Secretary Justine Wills
email: pa@cordwalles.co.za
annual election of officers
quorum: six members
simple majority voting
casting vote for chairperson
meetings at least quarterly
three-year committee term
finance supervised by school
part of annual audit
no policymaking role
not a PR arm of the school
Cordwalles Preparatory School
Cordwalles Parents’ Association
Mel Klute
Nadia Marais
Anita van Graan
Justine Wills
Karishma Bhola
Claudia Bloy
Caitlin Brent
Hassim Cassim
Theresa Craig
Brad Glasspoole