Parent Council | Airdrie Academy

The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 gives parents the right to receive information about their children’s education and to be represented and have their views expressed through the Parent Council. There are many ways of gaining the views of parents and finding out what is important to them.

The aims and objectives of Airdrie Academy’s Parent Council are to:
• Promote partnership between the school, its pupils and the parents.

• Support the school, ensuring there are sufficient resources to provide for the education of the pupils.

• Identify and represent the views of the parents on the education provided by the school, and all other matters which affect both education and welfare of the pupils.

• Provide a focus for parental involvement on issues which affect the school.

• Work in partnership with the school to create on environment in the school that is welcoming and this is inclusive for parents too.

• Develop and engage in activities which support the education and welfare of the pupils.

Parent Council Members

Head Teacher – Martin Anderson
Teacher support:
Graeme Nolan
Daun Ferguson
Secretary – Elaine McGuire
Chair – Wil McGhie
Vice Chair – David Lawson
Treasurer – Shona Cowan
Other Members:
Alex McNeil
Andy McKenzie Hirst
Audrey Tweedie
Derek Espie
Gillian Gallagher
Graeme McPhee
Jan Buchanan
Lynn Stewart
Margaret McKenna
Pamela Spence
Scott Cornfield
Shirley Anderson

The Parent Council includes a Fund-Raising Committee made up of both parents and teachers. Help is always appreciated, and funds all go towards the benefit of the children.

Minutes of meetings, copies of the Parent Council Constitution and Parent Council Charter and information about the Fund-Raising Committee can be found below.

Events for 2018/19

PC meetings – (2019) 9 January, 6 March, 24 April & 22 May;
Supporting Numeracy week – Skills for bills on 22 & 23 November 2018
To be confirmed – Fundraising Quiz Night

The Parent Council can be contacted directly by email: AirdriePC@airdrie.n-lanark.sch.uk, or via the school.