Parent Council

The Parent Council is a group of parents who support the education and welfare of the pupils with teachers, councillors, and members of the community. We represent the views of parents and promote communication. Sometimes we campaign on specific issues affecting the school. The Parent Council is currently working closely with the school and council to help resolve issues with Safe Routes to school, After School Activities and the Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA).

AGM Meeting

Dear Parent and Carer,

On Thursday, September 5th we will be holding a joint AGM for the PTA & Parent Council. This will take place at The Heart of Newhaven in the Anchor building.

PTA will be covered from 6:30-7:15pm

Parent Council from 7:30-8:30.

All parents/ carers are welcome to attend.

If you need the link or there is anything you wish to raise please email Stacey at victoriaprimaryparentcouncil@gmail.com 

How can I get involved?

We welcome anyone who is the parent or guardian of a child at Victoria Primary school – whatever their skills, interests, and experiences. Members of the community without children at the school can be co-opted.

If you would like to join, or you would just like to find out more before deciding whether or not to join, please speak to a member of the Parent Council or email us at victoriaprimaryparentcouncil@gmail.com

Members of the Parent Council

Miss Sarah Smith

Parent Council Co-Chair

Mrs Ashley Harley

Parent Council Co-Chair

Phil Kirk

Parent Council Treasurer

Mrs Diane Bruce

Parent Council Secretary

Other members of the Parent Council

Laura Scott, Sian Bevan, Polly Markham, Foutoula Karampisini, Sarah Gale, Susan Gladwin, Mark Downie, Penny Tokmakidou, Vic Young, Lianne Scarlett

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I serve on the Parent Council board?

1. Your child feels a sense of pride to know that his/her parent holds an office.

2. You get to meet and work with wonderful people!

3. You stay updated and informed on what is going on at our school.

4. You can more effectively suggest change at our school.

5. Everyone has different strengths and talents. Everyone has something unique to offer our school and our children!

Can I be a member and work full-time?

Yes! Many of our members hold full or part-time jobs.

Do I have to be a mom to serve on the board?

No! We love to have dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles and anyone who cares about Victoria Primary and the students who attend here.

Does it take a lot of time?

Yes and no–it depends on the position. Some duties can be performed from home and some require your presence at the school. Some positions are seasonal and some require some effort for most of the year. Explore which position would be right for you. The time you donate to actively participate in your child’s school is time well spent. It shows our children that we care about what they do every day.

Constitution and policies

GDPR Policy

Victoria Primary School Parent Council holds your personal data securely and it will not be shared with anyone else. If you’d like to be taken off the PC Members distribution list then please let us know by email and we’ll remove you. Victoria Primary Parent Council will only hold personal data for as long as is necessary and will delete data that we no longer require. If you would like to know what personal data we hold for you please get in touch.