Representing the views and interests of the parents, teachers and students of the St. Ignatius community, the Home School Association is a dynamic organisation spearheaded by an Executive Committee comprised of elected parent/parish members and school/teacher representatives.  All parents, guardians and teachers are eligible for membership and are openly encouraged to bring their expertise and energy in support of the school.

The Association actively coordinates fundraising activities and annual events for the school in order to enhance facilities and opportunities for students.  Amongst others, annual events include the Spring Fling and the Pirates’ Week float.  We also have general meetings, coffee mornings, bingo nights, TCBY afternoons, and more!  In addition, Association members communicate with parents and submit regular news releases to local media in order to maintain the positive image of the school within the community.
Being part of the H.S.A. is an excellent way for you to get involved with your child’s school!

For further information about the Home School Association, speak to any of the following Executive Committee members for 2011-2012:  Jordana Clarke (Chair), Nadine McBean (Vice-Chair), Karen Woon Sam (Secretary), Maylin Phillips (Treasurer), Fiona Theaker (Volunteer Coordinator), Paula McCartney (Assitant Secretary), Richelle Woodcock (Assistant Treasurer), Erick Clarke (Member), Juanita Stanuel-Taitte (Member), Derek Lee Pack (Member), Corinna Pilgrim (Teacher Representative), Claire Hickey (Teacher Representative), Will Doran (Teacher Representative), Tom McGrath (Head of School), Fr. Paul Coutinha (Honourary Member), Fr. Alex Crasta (Honourary Member)

HSA Operating Procedures

Who are the H.S.A.?
The Home School Association (H.S.A) is a group of volunteer parents and teachers who work together for the betterment of the School. 

Who are eligible for membership?
The following are eligible for membership:  Any parent, guardian, or other person standing in, with a child enrolled and attending the School; Each member of the teaching staff working in the School and The principals.

The Executive Committee:
The executive members of the H.S.A. are elected each year at the May General Meeting of the Association.  The nomination committee or members from the floor nominate them during the meeting.  The executive committee then meets monthly to drive the work of the H.S.A.

What precisely is the purpose of the H.S.A.?
The aims and objectives of the Association are:

1. To represent the views and interests of the parents, teachers and children of the school community.
2. To promote the physical, emotional, social and spiritual well being of the children and youth of the school community.
3. To promote positive school/community relationships so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the education of the child.
4. Through fund raising and other activities, enhance the educational facilities and opportunities for the students that are not otherwise provided for in the school budget.
5. To seek to participate in establishing school policy where appropriate, by working in partnership with the School’s Board of Governors and Principals.
6. This Association will make suggestions to the administration and to the Board of Governors concerning activities of the school, if such suggestion is made toward the betterment of conditions for all concerned i.e. students, teacher, administration and parents.

What has the H.S.A. achieved?
Projects accomplished in recent years include:

* The playground at the KG block.
* The roundabout at the drop-off.
* The football fields
* The basketball/netball court
*The playground equipment for the Prep School.
* $79,000 worth of desk top computers
* Window Blinds for Classrooms - $20,000.
* Replaced the School’s computer server - $5,500.
* Contributed $10,000 for the upgrade of Library.
* Shade covering for the KG’s playground.
* New playground equipment for the Prep side.
* Blinds for the Loyola Hall. 

* Procurement/Installation of Interactive White Boards for all classrooms.

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FUNDRAISING DURING THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR:

Thank you to all those individuals and organizations who have assisted with our fundraising in previous years! We hope you will join us in our efforts as we go forward! Every dollar raised helps to enhance school programmes and facilities, support the scholarship fund, and keep fees as low as possible in these challenging economic times.

Upcoming Events:

• Friday, February 24th - Friday, March 30th:  Lenten Fish Fry will be held for six straight Fridays, from 5:00-8:00 pm in the canteen.  Snapper ($12) or Mahi-Mahi ($10 adult portion, $7 child portion) served with fries or rice, grilled onions, cole slaw and festival.  Drinks $1.  Dine in or take out.  Proceeds to support St. Ignatius Youth Ministry.  FISH FRY FLYER
• Saturday, March 3rd:  Gala Dinner and Auction "Pennies from Heaven", 6:00-10:30 pm in Loyola Hall and the courtyard.  Tickets are $75 per person (or $560 per table of 8).  VIP Tickets are $100 per person (or $760 per table of 8).  The evening will include complimentary champagne, three course dinner, silent auction, and live auction.  Anyone wishing to donate items or to assist in any way, please contact the church office on 949-6797 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Please book your tickets by Wednesday, February 29th!
• Saturday, March 10th:  Car Boot Sale,  6:30 am-8:45 am in the school car park.  Cost is $20 to register a car.  Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to confirm your participation.  Anyone who wishes to donate items can drop them to the school office between March 5th-8th.  Thank you!
• Friday, March 30th:  Annual Golf Scramble, 1:00 pm at the North Sound Club (shotgun start, teams of four).  Cost is $150 per player or $600 per team (includes entry fee, cart fee, goody bag, buffet meal and a chance to win prizes).  For further details, contact Jeremy Rice in the church office.  GOLF REGISTRATION FORM
• Ongoing:  We are currently selling insulated shopping bags with the school logo.  The environmentaly friendly bags are $7 each or three for $20.  Check with May in the church office.

Recent Events:

Thank you to all those who supported our Annual Carol Service and Christmas Fundraiser on December 14th.  Congratulations to Lisa Schirn, who won the Gate Prize of $25,000.  Proceeds from this fundraiser have gone to the school and church development funds, as well as the St. Ignatius-Dorothy Rice Scholarship Fund, which helps deserving families with school fees.

ST IGNATIUS/DOROTHY RICE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND - 15TH YEAR:

The St. Ignatius/Dorothy Rice Memorial Scholarship Fund has been in existence for over fifteen years. The fund was created to allow eligible students to continue receiving a Catholic Education. The annual fees at St. Ignatius are about $9000 per student. The scholarship fund tries to cover about fifteen to twenty percent of this for needy families. Each year, thanks to the generosity of parishioners, part proceeds from the Christmas fundraiser, and a number of other fundraisers,we assist 35-40 children with over CI$40,000 in school fees.  In return for the help the families must volunteer to work at school events during the term and the students must maintain high standards of behaviour and academic progress.  We are once again trying to assist as many families as possible, especially in light of the economic downturn.  One can never put a price tag on the value of a child’s education.  Any donations are gratefully recived. Cheques should be made payable to ST. IGNATIUS – SAYM. Contributions may be dropped off to May at the parish office, Doris at the school office, or you can mail them to:

ST. IGNATIUS SAYM, St. Ignatius Catholic Church & School, P.O. Box 2638, Grand Cayman KY1-1102.

For further information, please contact Jeremy Rice, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Many thanks in advance for your ongoing support and may God continue to bless you!

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Updated Sept 2011