Our School

Starting School in Gartocharn

School Hours

Opening:    9.00 am

Interval:    10.30am—10.45am

Lunch:       12.15pm— 1.00pm 

Close:        3.00 pm 

If your child is unwell please let the School Office know before 8.45am on 01389 773970 or email SchoolOffice.Gartocharn@education.w-dunbarton.sch.uk  

Staffing

Miss Anne McKerry                     Head Teacher 

Miss Samantha Irvine                                        Acting Principal & Support for Learning

Mrs Laura Whitelaw                                              P1/2

Mrs Jade Phillips & Mrs Eilish Neill   P3/4

Miss Gillian Docherty   P4/5

Miss Eilidh Torrie P6/7 (Probationer)

Mrs Jacqueline McKenzie        Teaching Assistant

Mrs Ashley McGhee Teaching Assistant

Mrs Gail Kerr                                           Clerical/Admin 

Mr Gerard Douglas                                          Facilities Assistant

Mrs Cathy McDonald                                       Cook


School Uniform

We are an active school with a focus on Outdoor Learning so children are encouraged to wear an active school uniform.

Some families prefer their children to wear the formal school uniform which is:

Please click on the following link to purchase school uniform

https://schoolwearmadeeasy.com/collections/gartocharn-primary 

Some pupils may be eligible for a clothing grant.  Parents can ask at the school office or online on the West Dunbartonshire Council website. 

We ask that all items of uniform be clearly marked/labelled with your child’s name and class to ensure that is does not get lost.

Gym Kit and Outdoor Clothing

Please can your child bring in an indoor and outdoor gym kit to be left in school.  

Indoor kit should consist of shorts, t-shirt, socks and gym shoes.  

Outdoor kit should consist of joggers/leggings, jumper and outdoor trainers.

Please label all gym kits clearly with your child’s name.

 To allow us to continue to build on the outdoor learning experiences the children were given in the nursery, could you please send a pair of wellington boots in for your child to be kept in school if possible.  We have a small selection of spare boots if you are unable to do so.  Again could these please have your child’s name on them.

Gartocharn Campus Parent Council (GPC)

Chairperson           Sheila Bannerman

Vice Chairperson Zoe Croucher

Secretaries Kat Jones & Maggi O'Hare

Social Media Kirsty Johnston & Rhonda Fraser

Fundraising Lynsey Wilkie

Treasurer &  Nursery Representative     Jade Barclay

Community Representatives Angela Wirz & Angela Young

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/gartocharn.parentcouncil 

Email contact: gartocharnparentcouncil@gmail.com

School Bus

If you think you may be entitled to free school transport please ask for more information from the School Office.

School transport | West Dunbartonshire Council (west-dunbarton.gov.uk) 

Early Start Club

Early Start Club begins at 8.15am, your child must be dropped at the School Office door. Payment is via ParentPay, you do not need to book.

Early Start Club – £2.00 per child