{"id":388,"date":"2026-10-12T16:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T15:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/parentcouncilsupport\/?page_id=388"},"modified":"2026-10-19T09:33:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T08:33:51","slug":"sharing-parent-council-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/parentcouncilsupport\/?page_id=388","title":{"rendered":"Sharing Parent Council Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sharing Parent Council Practice<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The following examples of fundraising and policy engagement have been shared by Parent Councils in Dumfries and Galloway. If you are a Parent Council and would like to share the work you have been undertaking with pupils, staff and parents in your school please send this to parentcarer@dumgal.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gretna Primary School Parent Council are continuing their very successful work sharing ‘Pre-loved’ school uniforms for pupils\/families. If you would like to find out more please contact the Parent Council on the email provided. <\/p>\n\n\n

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In 2025 Sanquhar Primary Parent Council were awarded \u00a316254.28 from Whiteside Hill Wind Farm Community Fund, to be used to update an existing sensory room in the school with new equipment. The aim of the project was to provide excellent sensory room facilities for school pupils and the community without the need to travel out with the area. A \u00a35000 donation was also received from an anonymous donor, and funding via Foundation Scotland. The facility provides a safe, calm and stimulating space for each user that helps to engage their senses. This is having a positive impact on each user\u2019s wellbeing. There is also a portable immersive floor system that can be used by groups. Pupils from Kelloholm Primary and Sanquhar Academy can also access the new facility throughout the school day. The sensory room is also available to community groups to use if they feel that the facility would be of benefit to their members.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laurieknowe Primary School Parent Council had a very busy 2025 with a week-long event with days for bake sales, childrens crafts made over the year, plant sales, games and a raffle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Parent Council and School Community raised \u00a31,900. This was followed up later in the year by a Christmas market held at the Bridge selling on pre-loved toys, books and clothes to help make someone else happy at Christmas time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sharing Parent Council Practice The following examples of fundraising and policy engagement have been shared by Parent Councils in Dumfries and Galloway. If you are a Parent Council and would like to share the work you have been undertaking with pupils, staff and parents in your school please send this to parentcarer@dumgal.gov.uk. Gretna Primary School Parent Council are continuing their very successful work sharing ‘Pre-loved’ school uniforms for pupils\/families. If<\/p>\n

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