Parent Councils are established in all Argyll and Bute primary and secondary schools. The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 recognises the vital role that parents/carers play in supporting their children’s learning.
The basic principle underpinning the Act is the desire to have children become more ‘confident learners’ through closer working between each family and school. This can be done in three ways. These are: –
- Learning at Home: direct parental involvement in the child’s learning at home and in the community.
- Home/School Partnership: closer working partnerships between parents/carers and the school – such partnerships being essential to ensure that the child gets maximum benefit from their school experiences.
- Parental Representation: Parent Councils are parent/carer led and school supported, with all parents/carers being automatic members of the ‘Parent Forum’ and the Parent Council representing their views.
You can find out more about our Parent Council by contacting the Head Teacher or our Parent Council Chair – Emma Macqueen
Our Parent Council organise fund-raising events for the benefit of our pupils. These help to provide additional experiences for the children and provide extra resources to enhance their learning.
