Bootham School Association

What is the BSA?

The BSA is a non-profit making organisation which organises and encourages opportunities for friendship, fellowship and fun for its membership.

Run by a voluntary committee comprising parents, staff and old scholars, the association also helps to promote and support the ethos of Bootham School to a wider audience during open mornings, welcome evenings for new parents in school or at the Headmaster’s home, and at other events in the school calendar.

Through a programme of varied social and sporting events, members are able to meet up and have fun on a very informal basis whilst also making use of the excellent facilities available throughout the school.

How do I Become a Member?

All parents and guardians of current Bootham School pupils (Junior and Senior) are encouraged to be members. The fee is a one-off charge of £5.00 per family added to the invoice for the autumn term. Families not wishing to be members should advise the Bursar. Funds are used to cover the general running costs of the Association and to subsidise certain activities including use of the school sports facilities and training. Funding of special projects by the staff and children is also supported.

What is the Discount Scheme

Each family is given a numbered BSA Membership Card. Certain businesses in York give a discount on goods or services provided to BSA members on production of this card. To see a current list of participating stores and businesses in York please click here. Remember to carry your card with you at all times and to use it as often as possible with the supporting businesses.

This list is reviewed annually and sent out in September. If you would like your business to be included please contact the Chairman.

Can I Join the Committee?

The BSA Committee year runs from November to November when new members can be added at the AGM if there are vacancies. The AGM date will be announced in advance and any member of the BSA may attend this meeting. Please see the BSA notice board for details. If you are interested in the work of the BSA and are considering joining, please get in touch with one of the persons listed above who would be delighted to explain the normal functions of the BSA and usual meeting times.

The BSA is separate from the Bootham School Trust, the aim of which is to create funds to support bursaries and capital projects for the school. The activities of the BSA and the Trust may sometimes be combined to support the Trust’s fundraising efforts.

2010/11 Committee

The current committee comprises of:

Chair : Louise Lewis 
Vice Chair : Alison Gammon 
Secretary : Janet Cole 
Treasurer : Debbie Avery 
Head, Ex Officio : Jonathan Taylor
Old Scholar : Sarah True 
Teacher member : Rob Graham
Parent members :
  Laura & David Bough 
  Jane Collins 
  Katie Fairbrass 
  Anne Morrice 
  Heather Page 
  Terry Pulleyn 
  Nigel Stainforth 
  Julie Toyne 
  Alison Woodmansey 
  Leila Yodaiken

Bootham Junior Representatives
Head, Ex Officio : Sue Pattison
Chair BJ PTA : Rachel Ogden

Points of Contact

The following list of BSA Committee members are happy for any Bootham parent who may have questions or queries about the BSA or its events and facilities. For general enquiries please email bsa@boothamschool.com

Nigel Stainforth nigel@stainf.demon.co.uk  Year 7
Katie Fairbrass katiefairbrass@yahoo.co.uk Year 8
Jane Collins DavidC.architect@talk21.com Year 9
Heather Page jhpage1@hotmail.com Year 10
Alison Woodmansey dralisonw@yahoo.co.uk  Year 11
Rebecca Ramsay sir@ramsey8.plus.com Year 12
Emma Bonnar bonnare@btinternet.com Year 13