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.
School Red or White Polo Shirt
Red Sweatshirt
Black Leggings or Tracksuit bottoms
Or a School Tracksuit and T Shirt
Trainers
Some families prefer their children to wear the Formal school uniform which is:
Grey Trousers / Shorts / Skirts or Pinafore
White Shirt and tie
White or Red Polo Shirt
Red Jersey or Cardigan
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.