Association of Representatives of Old Pupils Societies
- Association of Representatives of Old Pupils Societies
The Association of Representatives of Old Pupils Societies (AROPS) is a United Kingdom organisation whose objective is to provide a forum for the exchange of views and experiences between representatives of old pupils’ societies.
AROPS is a non-political body, but its interests are opposed to any threat to independent education. Changes in national policy are carefully considered on behalf of member societies.
The committee also arranges surveys providing information on matters of current interest to members.
History
The Association of Representatives of Old Boys' Societies was started by M.E.C. Comer of the Old Johnian Society at an inaugural meeting in December 1971. Its objectives were "to provide a forum for the exchange of views and experience between representatives of old boys’ societies". It was originally envisaged that only members of the Headmasters Conference would join.
In 1978 the title was altered to its present form to bring girls’ and co-ed schools into the fold. More recently societies from preparatory schools have joined. Today more than 260 schools are represented.
Annual conference
Each May AROPS holds a whole day conference. Venues vary from year to year and are chosen with regard to geographical location and differing type of school—day boarding, co-educational or single-sex.
Each conference is divided into four sessions which aim to cover a wide range of topics that will be of assistance and interest to society representatives.
Annual general meeting
The AROPS annual general meeting (AGM) is held on a weekday evening in November at a school in the London area and is followed by a buffet supper.
ee also
*Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference
External links
* [http://www.arops.org.uk Association of Representatives of Old Pupils Societies]
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