What does the parent Council Do?
The Parent Council represents all the Parent Forum at Aberchirder Primary School. This includes all the parents and carers of pupils.
Our goals are to:
work in partnership with the school to create a welcoming school, that is inclusive for all parents.
promote partnership between the school, its pupils and all parents.
develop and engage in activities which support the education and welfare of the pupils.
identify and represent the views of parents on the education provided by the school and other matters affecting the education and welfare of the pupils.
participate in the appointment of senior staff at the school
establish links and partnerships with other schools, local businesses and the local community.
What has the parent council achieved in the last few years?
We provided a vital link for parents’ input to the school, including:
provided funding towards school trips and school activity days
providing P7 Leavers' jumpers
teas and coffees for sports day and ice-creams for children
application for the Polycrub funding and additional contributions towards the establishment of it
running school discos
organising and running of the annual Christmas Fayre
providing additional funding towards classes and resources as well as funding for play equipment
supporting the school to improve the physical state of the school and its facilities
assisted in the appointment of HT
How can I contact the Parent Council?
You can send a letter to:
Parent Council
Aberchirder Primary School
Smith Crescent
Aberchirder
Huntly
AB54 7TW
You can send an email to: