Who we are

If you are a parent or carer of a child at Sciennes Primary School, you can join the Parent Council. We are governed by a constitution that defines voting members in the following three groups:

1. Office bearers are as follows:

Chair – Emma Moulds (sciennesparentcouncil@gmail.com)
Vice-Chair – Becky Carter
Treasurer – Sean McGivern (sciennestreasurer@gmail.com)
Vice-Treasurer – Chris Carter

2. Each year stage has a Year Rep to represent the views of parents and carers:

Primary 1 - Maciej Kaczmarek
Primary 2 - Rebecca Gerrard
Primary 3 - Belinda McGhie
Primary 4 – Susie Braham
Primary 5 – Patricio Troncoso
Primary 6 – Chigdem Arslan
Primary 7 – Franca MacLeod

3. The final group of members are the conveners of Parent Council subgroups which focus on particular areas.

Parents and carers can get involved in subgroups even if they choose not to attend Parent Council Meetings. The conveners and their contact details are:

Additional Support Needs (ASN) - Chigdem Arslan (chigdem@gmail.com)
Playground Group – Jim Sorrell (sciennesparentcouncil@gmail.com)
Clubs – Belinda McGhie (sciennesclubs@gmail.com)
Communications – Lena Lorenz (sciennescomms@gmail.com)
Eco – Claudia Steadman
Fundraising and Events leads – Rebecca Jo-Rushdy and Helen Holroyd (sciennesfundraiser@gmail.com)
Food Allergy and Intolerance Support Group – Susie Braham (susiebraham@gmail.com)
Fruit Group – Helen Holroyd (hlholroyd@gmail.com)
Health and Wellbeing – Vacant
Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) – Leda Sharkey
Sciennes Football Club – Jim Sorrell (chairperson@sciennesfc.co.uk)

In addition, senior school staff attend the Parent Council as non-voting members:

Headteacher – Sharon McGhee
Depute Head – Lucy Gallagher
Depute Head – Vacant
Depute Head - John Armstrong
Business Manager – Pamela Gardiner

The clerk to the Parent Council also attends to take minutes of meetings and has a non-voting role.

Parent Council Subgroups

Sciennes Parent Council has several subgroups where many volunteers help with particular activities.

Our groups are led by conveners who are always happy to discuss their group's work and how you can volunteer to help.

Fundraising and Events Group

We hold fundraising events and activities throughout the school year. The money raised goes towards priorities identified by the school and parent community. Sciennes Parent Council listens to parents' views on what to fund, such as through surveys and class and parent reps.

Conveners: Rebecca Jo-Rushdy and Helen Holroyd (sciennesfundraiser@gmail.com)

Clubs Group

This group organises all the after-school parent council clubs. Our website details the clubs available and their contact details.

Convener: Belinda McGhie (sciennesclubs@gmail.com)

Playground Group

This group is exploring opportunities for increased space at Sciennes School and improving facilities. It also covers the School Streets road closure scheme.

Convener: Jim Sorrell (sciennesparentcouncil@gmail.com)

Health and Wellbeing Group

This group has been focusing on emotional health, introducing the Mindfulness programme and developing a sensory room.

Convener: Position Vacant

Eco Group

The eco-group aims to involve the children in growing plants.

Convener: Claudia Steadman

Fruit Group - more information here

Sciennes has a long tradition of providing fresh fruit platters, prepared by Sciennes families, on Fridays to all classes. Parents and carers meet at 9 a.m. every Friday during term time to chop fresh fruit. If like to join, simply sign in at reception and make way to the dining hall after the kids have gone in to school at 9 a.m.

Contact: Helen Holroyd (hlholroyd@gmail.com)