News from the PA

Mrs Samia Dar, Bancroft’s PA Chair

It has been an exciting and busy time for the Bancroft’s Parent’s Association. We were pleased to host two events in March for the Barcroft’s community.

On Friday 3 March, the PA hosted its second Wine Tasting after a sold-out event last year. Held in the Great Hall, it was another success with many people returning to enjoy the evening again. Like last year, Vik Gubskis, former head barman at the Ivy, showcased a great selection of six different wines. These choices were carefully selected to represent an interesting variety from Australia to Argentina, with one which was both organic and biodynamic.

An excellent evening was had by all, connoisseur or wine newbie alike, learning about wines while catching up with friends. Not only was there option for the guests to taste a wonderful wine selection but also to purchase wine, and many availed themselves of the opportunity.

Guests enjoyed a tasty selection of cheeses, nibbles and snacks throughout the evening. This year the PA was able to offer the opportunity to pre-order hot food including mezze, wraps and kebabs. To wrap up the evening on a high note, the PA had arranged a surprise name raffle for a Bottle of Gigondas Du Trignon. A fun-filled evening with fine wine, food, family and friends indeed.

On Saturday 18 March, the Prep School Spring Fayre returned, bigger and better than last year. The packed Prep School Hall was buzzing with energy and excitement and it was a fun-filled day for all. Thankfully the weather didn’t deter our Bancroft’s community from coming together in large numbers, enjoying this muchloved event with Prep children, staff and parents all joining in the festivities. The Hall was full of colour with the beautiful bunting produced by our wonderful Prep artists. The Prep 2 children raised an amazing £808 from all their hard work holding some fantastic stalls, including football shoot out, a table tennis competition, nerf