Our role has two important sides. We represent the views of parents and carers, share ideas, and contribute to school improvement initiatives. At the same time, we work to complement what the school already provides with social experiences for our children, both within and outwith school, from discos to school trips and everything in between.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s through volunteering, fundraising, or contributing to discussions about school priorities, we would love more parents and carers to get involved\u2014your ideas, energy, and support make a real difference!<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Meet the Parent Council 2026\/2027<\/b><\/p>\n Chair: Fiona MacDonald<\/span> Please note that <\/span><\/i>dates may occasionally change<\/span><\/i>. Any changes will be communicated through the usual Parent Council and school channels. Updates in this page could take up to 24hs.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n Parent Council Meetings<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Meeting Minutes<\/b><\/p>\n Parent Council Constitution<\/b><\/p>\n Fundraising & Social Events<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How to take part<\/b><\/p>\n We are always looking for parents and carers who would like to get involved.<\/span><\/p>\n Some volunteering roles involving children require membership of the <\/span>Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme<\/b><\/a>. Where a PVG is required, the application is straightforward, <\/span>there is no cost to you<\/b>, and the Parent Council will support you through the process.<\/span><\/p>\n Having the appropriate PVG in place opens up more opportunities to volunteer at Parent Council and school activities throughout the year.<\/span><\/p>\n Interested in volunteering?<\/span> We will then be in touch to help with the next steps.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Keep up to date<\/b><\/p>\n WhatsApp \u2013 Parent Council Announcements<\/b> <\/p>\n Facebook \u2013 Ardgowan Primary School Parent Council<\/b> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For key Parent Council dates and events, we will also continue to work with the school to share reminders by email with parents and carers.<\/b><\/p>\n Contact us<\/b><\/p>\n Have a question, suggestion or idea? We would love to hear from you! Drop us an email at <\/span>parentcouncil.ardgowanprimary@gmail.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Welcome to our school community! The Parent Council plays an active and supportive role in helping make our school the best it can be for every child. We work in partnership with the Head Teacher, staff, pupils, and the wider community to promote positive relationships between home and school. Our role has two important sides. … Continue reading Parent Council<\/span> ![\"Parent](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/in\/public\/ardgowanps\/uploads\/sites\/6700\/2026\/09\/15230844\/PC-1st-Meeting-Sep26.jpg\")
\nSecretary: Agueda Carabajal<\/span>
\nTreasurer: Natasha McDougall<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>Please complete our short <\/span>online form here<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Join our announcements-only WhatsApp group<\/span><\/a> for Parent Council news, fundraising events, reminders and any changes to planned activities.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/b>Follow our <\/span>Facebook page for Parent Council news<\/span><\/a>, events and updates, and to connect with our school community.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
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