Parent Council
Darvel Primary School Parent Council
What we do
The Parent Council is made up of a group of volunteer parents who represent the views and interests of all Darvel Primary School parents and carers on matters relating to education, pupil welfare and school life.
As well as supporting and promoting parental involvement in the work and life of the school, the Parent Council aims to create a strong partnership between the school, the pupils and all parents.
You can find out more about what we do and our ways of working in the Darvel Primary School Parent Council Constitution (see below)
Please note, the term ‘parent’ refers to all parents, carers or guardians who have caring responsibilities for a child or children at Darvel Primary School.
Who we are
We try, where possible, to have parent representatives for each year group on the Council. The full members and associate members for 2024/2025 are:
P1 – Joanna Wilks (also p3 and p5), Louise Thomas, Lia Nissan-Lowit
P2 – Gillian Harman (Chair)(also p7), Adrienne Wallace (Vice Chair), Claire Douglas (Secretary)(also p5), Laura McWhirter (Treasurer), Alison Mackay (also p6), Jasmin Pollock, Vicki Lamb (also p7)
P3 – Laura Hodge (also p7), Louise Meek (also p5)
P4 – Jacqueline McInally (also p7)
P5 – Louise Smith, Heather Jones, Stephen O’Neill
P6 – Claire McMillan, Natalie MacDonald, Sarah Reilly
P7 – Laura Emery
In addition to parent members, we also co-opt members of teaching/support staff who help to support the work of the Parent Council. The teaching members for 2024/2025 are Miss Cassels (PT) and Miss Taggart.
When we meet
The Parent Council meets regularly over the course of the school year, typically every six weeks (excluding holidays), to discuss matters which are of importance to parents. The Head Teacher, Mr McIlwraith, or his Deputy, Mr Orr, also attend these meetings.
Parents are encouraged to raise matters and issues to be discussed at these meetings and are also warmly welcomed to attend. Notice of upcoming meetings are posted on the Parent Council Facebook page (see below) and on the School App.
Minutes of meetings
The minutes from the Parent Council meetings are posted on the School App and the Parent Council Facebook Page (see below) following each meeting. To request a hard copy of the minutes, please contact the School Office.
Parent Council Facebook Page
The Parent Council has its own Facebook Page ‘Darvel Primary School Parent Council’ which parents with access to the internet are encouraged to join. Here we share and post useful school and Parent Council information and reminders.
Fundraising
The Parent Council supports the work of the school through fundraising events and activities; helping to support our sense of community and to raise much needed funds for the benefit of the pupils.
In the past we have organised and held raffles, bingo nights, Christmas fayres, Summer fetes, colour runs and other seasonal activities. The money raised is used by the school in a number of ways, in consultation with the Parent Council, including funding/contributing to trips, purchasing of resources for pupils, buying refreshments and snacks for extra-curricular activities and providing end of term entertainment, to name but a few examples.
Parent Council Constitution
This is a document which sets out the overall objectives and responsibilities of the Parent Council, as well as detailing how the Parent Council works and runs.
To receive a copy of the Darvel Primary School Parent Council Constitution please contact the Parent Council.
How to get in touch
If you have a question, or you would like a matter raised at one of our meetings, please let one of the parent representatives know, or email us at darvelprimarypc@outlook.com. We will do our best to get an answer to your question as soon as we can.
Please note, if the matter relates to a specific individual or is particularly pressing, please contact the school directly either by phone (01560 320257) or by email (eaDarvel.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk).
Looking to get involved?
We’re always on the lookout for helping hands! If you’re interested in joining the Parent Council or would just like to lend a hand whenever you can, please drop us an email at: darvelprimaryPC@outlook.com
