Meet the Parent Council

The Parent Council for session 2025/26 is detailed below. The PC has elected office bearers and year group representatives. We’d be delighted to see you at our PC meetings or pop over and say hello at any school information events.

Donna Gairns – Chair and Additional Support Needs Rep

i have a daughter in S3 and hope to deliver a supportive and positive relationship with the school, in particular with my ASN rep role, representing parents views and experiences. I’m happy to liaise with parents and support where I can.

Kirsty Sweeney – Secretary

I’m delighted to be representing the S3 parent forum. I’m keen to forge positive links with the school and improve the school experience for all pupils.

Stella Kinloch – Treasurer

Inclusion and ensuring all parent voices are heard is important to me. I’m keen to support our school to help improve the pupil journey and happy to meet with fellow parents in any capacity to represent their views.

Laura Watt – S6 Rep

I want to learn more about how the school runs to help me understand how to help develop the full potential of all pupils and what the school can offer the talent of the future.

Marie Smith – Vice Chair

I have a daughter in S2 and am also a teacher of English and History. I joined the parent council because I wanted to contribute to the life of the school and to use my knowledge of education to help students to maximise their potential.

Julie Barker – S1 Rep

 

Tyler Whatmore – S2 Rep

As a new member of the team, I aim to bring fresh ideas to the table. I’m excited to work with the school and parents to ensure every child is given equal opportunity to reach their full potential

Anna Tkachenko – S3 Rep

I am delighted to join the Parent Council and the opportunity to contribute. I look forward to improving communication between parents and school, ensuring everyone is informed and involved in achieving the best outcomes for our children. Together, we can make school life a bright and enjoyable part of their childhood, filled with positive experiences and lasting memories.

Rebecca Doddington S1 Rep

Dawn MacFadyen – S4 Rep

Having children across the school year groups including additional support needs.  I am a keen volunteer and have seen how valuable the parent rep role is. I’m here to help raise any concerns or questions parents may have. I’m looking forward to learning more, listening to others and helping your voice be heard.

Claire Walker – S5 Rep

I have been involved in the Parent Council for a number of years and keen that the outcomes for pupils are the best they can be. Get in touch if you need to discuss anything that the PC can help with.

Andrew Brown – S6 Rep

I am happy to represent the S6 year group parents and join the Communication sub-group to improve parent engagement and understanding of the school improvement plan and support where I can.

Andrew Tennant – S6 Rep

I want to play a role in the parent council to help improve the outcomes for children.  Asking the big questions and challenging why!  Most importantly I want to work together to ensure children have equality and justice while being educated in today’s world.