1. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council

2. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council why is there a PTC? … a voice for parents / carers in the running of the school … represents the views of parents / carers … encourages greater parent engagement in Shawlands Academy

3. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council what is the PTC? … a voluntary forum of parents & teachers … advised by the Head Teacher … accountable to Parent Forum (via AGM)

4. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council how does the PTC work? … works in partnership with the school – Head Teacher / Senior Management Team … meets on a monthly basis in term time and in issue-based groups (as agreed)

5. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council when does the PTC meet? … meets on a monthly basis … meets in issue-based groups (as agreed) … usually meets on a Monday (7-9.00 pm)

6. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council what does the PTC do? … inputs parental views on existing & new policies (Learning Plan, School Uniform, Homework, CfE implementation) … raises issues of concern to parents (healthy food, school’s use as Polling Station, end-of-term arrangements etc.)

7. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council what does the PTC do? (cont.) … raises funds for school activities & clubs sports kit (gymnastics team) Duke of Edinburgh club equipment School benches for our young [Car Boot Sale, ‘Shawlands Mela’, Art Exhibition]

8. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council current PTC issues / campaigns … improving school maintenance / toilets … improving school-parent communications (including school website) … supporting school’s focus on competitive sports (sports kit etc.)

9. SHAWLANDS ACADEMY Parent Teacher Council how can you help? … support the PTC work / give us your views … email us at: shawlandsacademyptc@gmail.com … think about getting involved; … bring YOUR thoughts, ideas and enthusiasm … meeting dates on the school website … remember, parents are always welcome to attend PTC meetings!