Parent Councils are now established in almost all Aberdeenshire primary and secondary schools. The Scottish Schools (Parental Involvement) Act 2006 recognises the vital role that parents play in supporting their children’s learning.

The basic principle under-pinning the Act, is the desire to have children become more ‘confident learners’ through closer working between each family and the school.

The Parent Forum comprises all the parents/carers of pupils in BanffAcademy.  The Parent Council, which reports annually to the Parent Forum, is made up of a group of parents and others who have volunteered to offer support and advice to the school.

The Parent Council meets once or twice per term with the Rector to discuss aspects of the work and life of the school.

The Parent Council comprises:-

Parent Forum Members:

Chairman – John Walker
Vice-Chairman – Jim Buchan
Treasurer – Odette Strain
Clerk – Narelle Milne

Shona Taylor

Helen James

Nik James

Euan Martin

Malcolm Howard

Louise Smith

Jane Beaton

Elaine McDermott

Jacqueline Priest

Claire Ellis

Lynette Boyd

Co-Opted Members

Treasurer – Odette Strain

Teacher Members

Wendy Steven

Other Parents Who Attend

Cameron Ewen

Lorraine Edwards

Sara Oakes

Head Teacher

Mr Alan Horberry

Local Aberdeenshire councillors are also invited to attend the Council Meetings.

Our local councillors are :-

Mr John B Cox

Mr Mark Findlater

Mr Hamish Partridge

Mr Mike Roy

Parents can raise issues with the Parent Council by e-mail to [email protected] or by leaving a letter with the School Office.

Note

Parents will find the national website www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone full of information about many aspects of their child’s education