Starting School in Gartocharn

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 9.30 am on 01389 773970 or email schooloffice.gartocharn@west-dunbarton.gov.uk

Staffing

Miss Anne McKerry                     Head Teacher 

Miss Samantha Irvine                                      Acting Principal & Support for Learning

Mrs Laura Whitelaw                                              P1/2

Mrs Eilish Neill   P2/3

Miss Gillian Docherty   P4/5

Mr Nathan Moore P6/7

Mrs Margaret McDonald & Teaching Assistants

Mrs Jacqueline McKenzie                            

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 Primary School Parent Council (GPC)

Chairperson           Sheila Bannerman

Vice Chairperson & Social Media Zoe Croucher

Secretary    Kat Wilson

Treasurer &  Nursery Representative    Jade Barclay

Community Representative Angela Wirz 

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

Email contact: gartocharnparentcouncil@hotmail.co.uk  

School Lunches

P1-4 children are entitled to free school lunches.  P5-7 if you think you are entitled to free lunches for your child please ask in the School Office or contact West Dunbartonshire Council.  P5-7 lunches are paid using our Parent Pay system and a letter explaining, along with a password, will be issued when your child begins school.

Free 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) 

Breakfast Club

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

Breakfast Club – £1.21  55p for a sibling.