The Parent Council is a way for parents / carers to be informed about matters involving the school, discuss issues with teachers and other parents / carers, and to learn about and talk to the many other people and institutions beyond Portobello that influence teaching at the school and how it is managed.
Every parent / carer with a young person at Portobello High School is automatically part of the Parent Forum. This means that you should expect to receive information from and about the school and from and about the Parent Council. The Parent Council acts on behalf of the wider Parent Forum and will best endeavour to consider and represent the views of all parents / carers, and help the school operate as a successful school. The Parent Council acts on a range of different matters that affect school life. Its job is to listen and respond to parents’ / carers’ views on the things that matter to them. (It does not, however, get involved in individual issues experienced by parents / carers or pupils.)
The Parent Council is open to any parent / carer who may want to get involved in all aspects of life and education at the school. You don’t need to have any special qualification, just a desire to help and an interest in, and commitment to, supporting your young person’s school. Every parent / carer with a young person attending Portobello High School is entitled to participate in the Parent Council, share their views and voice an opinion.
Parent Council / Parent Forum meetings are held throughout the year and are advertised by Portobello High School. Representatives from the teaching staff, including the Head Teacher, regularly attend, and local councillors are also invited.
The Parent Council also raises funds to enhance the education and improve the experience of pupils, and support a range of school events, providing refreshments at the Parents’ Evenings, school concerts and shows, Sports Personality Awards, school prize giving etc.
Click HERE to access the Parent Council’s Facebook page.
Contact our Parent Council via email: portyhighparents@gmail.com
Please click the links below to download the PHS Parent Council forum meeting minutes: