PEOPLE

Mulberry School Community 2007-2008

Mulberry School is immensely enriched by the active involvement of parents and community members. The schools smooth functioning is largely due to the voluntary help of the community members body. Your skills are valued and welcomed in the following ways:

Standing Committees of the Board of Directors

The school is governed by the Board of Directors and supported by committees. Joining either of these gives you an opportunity to be involved in decision-making on a wide range of school issues.

Here is a list of committees and the names of the chairs:

Committee	Chair
Administrative Commitee	Marilyn McFadyen, Carlina Heins, Peelu Hira
Community Development	Betina Speicher
Finance	Rob Ivimey
Health and Safety
Human Ressources	Tammy Caldwell
Marketing
Property Acquisition	Skot Caldwell

Classroom Support

People with diverse skills (e.g., knitting, carpentry, geology, music, storytelling) enrich the classroom.

School Support

The school welcomes technical and professional services (e.g., renovations and maintenance, publications, photography, database and website assistance).

Festivals

Mulberry School celebrates seasonal festivals such as the Winter Fair and May Fair. We encourage all community members to get involved, whether your strengths are singing, playing music, making home-made delicacies, crafting hand-made items or helping to organize the event.

Fundraising

Mulberry School participates in Fundraising through monthly Bingos and the sale of products which includes grocery cards, Multatuli coffee, Fire the Immagination books and others.

Charitable Donations

Mulberry School is a registered charity. Fundraising and donations continue to enable the school to keep tuition affordable, offer tuition adjustment, improve staff salaries and training, and enhance programming.

Donations through the Annual Giving Campaign by parents/guardians, grandparents, and community members continue to be instrumental in the school's growth.