Bankton Primary School responded to an invitation from Education Scotland to meet John Swinney and discuss parental engagement in schools at the Parent Connect Zone at the Scottish Learning Festival. Elaine Smith, Mum of Ewan and Daniel and Yvette Graham, Mum of Mia, Amber and Lana agreed to represent the parent body and meet Mr. Swinney. They were impressed by his concern for parents and discussed the best ways to communicate the ‘big messages’ with parents beyond the school gate. They also enjoyed collaborating with parents from Glasgow, discussing ways of improving parent-school partnership.

Both parents represented Bankton extremely well – thanks to both Elaine & Yvette for making me a very proud headteacher.